Francisco Sarmiento

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Does any body have information on austere medicine / improvised solutions for health emergencies and rescue scenarios .

I need to gather evidence of austere / improvised health solutions (i.e. Femur traction, immobilization devices, hair apposition techniques, uses of foley catheter, uses of blankets, etc.)

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Is there any evidence on improvised femur traction devices for transportation in wilderness settings? Does it decrease fat embolism to the lungs?

Improvised femur tractors are made with one or two poles (wood or metal), and a traction knot.

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