Ring Cutter Rescue Tool

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This is a very simple piece of equipment that will simply and easily cut a ring of a persons finger.

NEWS:

Central Australian RAN’s
Background:
There have been instances in remote clinics, as in any emergency department,
where the ring on a client’s finger has to be removed from an oedematous or
traumatised finger, to prevent loss of the digit.

Discussion:
There is no debate about the importance of a ring cutter when faced with a relevant
scenario. The debate is more related to risk assessment to determine if the expense
of purchase is justified.It is understood that rings, as items of jewellery, at present are not frequently used amongst the majority of the indigenous population that Remote health Branch serves. There are some communities where tourists and other non-indigenous clients
are seen more frequently, many of whom do wear this type of jewellery.

It was agreed to survey the opinion of health centre staff on the importance of ring
cutters, and see how many ring cutters were already held by health centres. Most
respondents to the survey have not required the use of a ring-cutter, but the general
consensus was that when you need it, you need it!

In some instances staff have utilised some creativity to secure the removal, such as
string/nylon cord, side-cutters and other devices that worked but were not really the
most suitable.

In one location, evacuation from the community has been required to remove a ring.
Consultation: Survey to all DHCS Remote Health Centres – 24 respondents
(All survey responses were appreciated- thank you for the time given.)

References: CRANA Clinical Procedures Manual

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