Traction Splint Unilateral Child (Large Child)

Paediatric-Sized Traction for Femur Fracture Management in Large Children

The Traction Splint Unilateral Child EM0107 (VM-TSUP) is a pre-hospital traction splint designed and sized for large paediatric patients with suspected mid-shaft femur fractures. Femur fractures in children require the same principles of traction management as in adults — countering muscle spasm to reduce pain, restoring approximate limb length, and minimising vascular and neurological compromise during transport — but using adult-sized equipment creates incorrect traction vectors and inadequate fit, risking ineffective immobilisation or additional injury. The EM0107 provides a correctly dimensioned frame (128cm deployed) for large child anatomy, ensuring the ischial strap seats correctly at the pelvic bony prominence, the heel stand supports the limb at an anatomically appropriate level, and traction is applied along the long axis of the child’s femur. The ratchet traction device with “S” ring hook delivers controlled, adjustable longitudinal traction force without requiring sustained manual effort to maintain, allowing the attending paramedic or emergency clinician to focus on other clinical priorities during transport.

Ischial Strap, Leg Support, and One-Piece Deployment

The EM0107 includes an ischial strap and pad — the pelvic anchor against which traction is applied — ensuring the device seats correctly against the ischial tuberosity before traction is applied. Four leg support straps distribute support along the limb, maintaining alignment and preventing rotation during patient movement and transport. An adjustable ankle strap provides the distal attachment point for the traction mechanism. The one-piece aluminium frame eliminates assembly steps at scene, enabling application to be completed in minutes and reducing on-scene time. The collapsed profile (86×7×18cm) stores efficiently in ambulance and trauma kit configurations, and the included carry bag protects the device in storage and transit.

Construction, Compliance, and Clinical Deployment

The EM0107 is manufactured to ISO 13485 quality management system standards and certified CE to (EU) 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation. The aluminium frame with nylon webbing provides a rigid, lightweight structure at 1.8kg net weight. Each unit is supplied with a carry bag and user instruction manual. Functional inspection is required prior to each use, with annual preventative maintenance by an authorised service agent. 1-year carry-in warranty against faulty materials and workmanship. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-TSUP is suited to emergency medical services, paediatric emergency departments, and trauma response teams requiring a correctly sized, CE-certified traction splint for large child patients.

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