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Pre-hospital management of the fractured femur using the Tauranga Thomas splint


A.G. Mac Mahon

Abstract

Two aspects of the early management of the fractured femur are discussed: firstly the immediate treatment in the pre-hospital phase and secondly the transportation of this injury case over a long distance where necessary. In both instances there is considerable room for improvement, and this is discussed, particularly with relation to splinting techniques.

S. Afr. Med. J., 48, 835 (1974).

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