The application of the Landstuhl frame for air evacuation of patients with femur fractures.
The use of traction to transport patients with femur fractures is well accepted. This paper describes step-by-step the construction of a traction device suitable for use on military aircraft. This "Landstuhl frame" is easily constructed using materials readily available. It is quick and effective for the transportation of patients with lower extremity fractures.
Legan
J
J
Hayes
B P
BP
D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D017732:Air Ambulances; D004867:Equipment Design; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D008889:Military Personnel; D013165:Splints / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods*