The Use of the Modified Thomas Splint for a Patient With Cultured Epidermal Autografts

Bolgiani, Alberto; Patiño, Osvaldo; Benaim, F

doi:10.1097/00004630-199307000-00014

Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation

1993

DOI: 10.1097/00004630-199307000-00014

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The Use of the Modified Thomas Splint for a Patient With Cultured Epidermal Autografts

Alberto Bolgiani¹,

Osvaldo Patiño²,

F Benaim³

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Two Simple Leg Net Devices Designed to Protect Lower-Extremity Skin Grafts and Donor Sites and Prevent Decubitus Ulcer

Hedman¹,

Chapman²,

Dewey³

et al. 2007

Journal of Burn Care & Research

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Burn therapists routinely are tasked to position the lower extremities of burn patients for pressure ulcer prevention, skin graft protection, donor site ventilation, and edema reduction. We developed two durable and low-maintenance devices that allow effective positioning of the lower extremities. The high-profile and low-profile leg net devices were simple to fabricate and maintain. The frame was assembled using a three-quarter-inch diameter copper pipe and copper fittings (45 degrees, 90 degrees, and tees). A double layer of elasticized tubular netting was pulled over the frame and doubled back for leg support to complete the devices. The devices can be placed on any bed surface. The netting can be exchanged when soiled and the frame can be disinfected between patients using standard techniques. Both devices were used on approximately 250 patients for a total of 1200 treatment days. No incidence of pressure ulcer was observed, and graft take was not adversely affected. The devices have not required repairs or replacement. Medical providers reported they are easy to apply and effectively maintain proper positioning throughout application. Neither device interfered with the application of other positioning devices. Both devices were found to be an effective method of positioning lower extremities to prevent pressure ulcer, minimize graft loss and donor site morbidity, and reduce edema. The devices allowed for proper wound ventilation and protected grafted lower extremities on any bed surface. The devices are simple to fabricate and maintain. Both devices can be effectively used simultaneously with other positioning devices.

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Two Simple Leg Net Devices Designed to Protect Lower-Extremity Skin Grafts and Donor Sites and Prevent Decubitus Ulcer

Hedman¹,

Chapman²,

Dewey³

et al. 2007

Journal of Burn Care & Research

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The Use of the Modified Thomas Splint for a Patient With Cultured Epidermal Autografts

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Two Simple Leg Net Devices Designed to Protect Lower-Extremity Skin Grafts and Donor Sites and Prevent Decubitus Ulcer

Two Simple Leg Net Devices Designed to Protect Lower-Extremity Skin Grafts and Donor Sites and Prevent Decubitus Ulcer

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