Practical assessment of different saw types for field amputation: A cadaver-based study

Field amputation can be life-saving for entrapped patients requiring surgical extrication. Under these austere conditions, the procedure must be performed as rapidly as possible with limited equipment, often in a confined space, while minimizing provider risk. The aim of this study was to determine the ideal saw, and optimal approach, through bone or joint, for a field amputation.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research