Femoral Traction Splints in Mountain Rescue Prehospital Care: To Use or Not to Use? That Is the Question

Conclusions Femur fractures are rare within mountain rescue. Traction splints may be no more effective than other methods of splinting in prehospital care. We failed to identify evidence that supports the hypothesis that traction splints reduce morbidity or mortality. We advocate the use of a femoral traction splints but recognize that other splints may also be appropriate in this environment.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research