title: Articulating tactical traction splint use on pulseless forearm fracture.
abstract: An articulating tactical traction splint (REEL™ Tactical Traction Splint), commonly issued to U.S. military personnel, was used to maintain traction in a pulseless forearm fracture during a confined space rescue, with good peripheral perfusion maintained through transport. This enabled a single rescuer to focus attention and provide care for other critical aspects of a multisystem trauma patient.
authors.forename: Daniel S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D013165:Splints; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000628:therapy*