§ 882.5960. Skull tongs for traction.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 882.5960·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Identification. Skull tongs for traction is an instrument used to immobilize a patient with a cervical spine injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation). The device is caliper shaped with tips that penetrate the skin. It is anchored to the skull and has a heavy weight attached to it that maintains, by traction, the patient's position.
(b)Classification. Class II (performance standards).