A guide to an improvised femoral traction splint in a resource-limited setting

A femoral traction splint is a mechanical device that uses traction to align and provide stability to femoral fractures. The use of this device has many benefits however there is still limited availability in low- and middle-income countries. This article provides the reader with a step by step guid...

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Autores principales: Swanepoel, S., Bonner, B., Salence, B., Evans, K., Maqungo, S., Kauta, N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: African Federation for Emergency Medicine 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8027528/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33859927
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2021.02.007
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Sumario:A femoral traction splint is a mechanical device that uses traction to align and provide stability to femoral fractures. The use of this device has many benefits however there is still limited availability in low- and middle-income countries. This article provides the reader with a step by step guide to improvise a femoral traction splint built from recyclable materials readily available in most hospitals. The authors' concept will give patients access to a potentially life-saving device in a resource-limited setting.

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