Pre hospital management of the fractured femur using the Tauranga Thomas splint
Date
1974-04
Authors
Mac Mahon, A.G.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
Two aspects of the early management of the fractured femur are discussed: the immediate treatment in the pre hospital phase and the transportation of this injury case over a long distance where necessary. In both instances, the need improvement improvement, is discussed, particularly with relation to splinting techniques.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Tauranga Thomas splint, Fractured femur -- Patient transport
Citation
Mac Mahon, A.G. 1974. Pre hospital management of the fractured femur using the Tauranga Thomas splint. South African Medical Journal, 20 April: 835-837