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Thu Feb 9 14:27:56 GMT 2012

A question for the list........

1. Is this piece of equipment able to be used by non-medical personnel 
(Fire Service USAR Technicians) without the worry of complications.

2. If so, what kind of training would be required?

3. Does this do the same job for the Pelvis as the likes of a SAM Pelvic Sling II (I have no financial interest in this piece of equipment), if not, can this be placed OVER the Pelvic Splint.

4. AND LASTLY and probably the most dubious of all....... If it works so well and is so cheap....why aren't any or many more health care providers/EMT's using them?

Regards,

Watch Manager Martin Ward
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
TWFRS USAR Technician
U.K.

-----Original Message-----
From: trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org [mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org] On Behalf Of Rob Ojala
Sent: 09 February 2012 06:39
To: Trauma-List [TRAUMA.ORG]
Subject: Re: Lifewrap

Nothing wrong with a sheet pelvic wrap either 

On 9/02/2012, at 7:05 PM, "Dr Timothy Hardcastle" <dr.tchardcastle at absamail.co.za> wrote:

> Hi Chris
> 
> Looks very similar to the non-inflatable Pelvigrip device designed in
> South Africa for open-book pelvis fractures: Designed by a diver after
> someone had a shark-bite in Cape town about 15 years ago. Now standard of
> care for pelvic trauma in our country - much easier to place, store and
> remove than the more expensive T-pod. This looks like they have simply
> added more components to the legs and the belly.
> 
> I would wait for a prospective comparitive trial, however if it is similar
> to the Pelvigrip then I can suggest it would work well.
> 
> Please note: I have no financial interest in either device, although I
> strongly advocate the pelvigrip!
> 
> Tim
> Dr T C Hardcastle
> M.B., Ch.B. (Stell); M. Med. (Chir) (Stell); FCS (SA)
> Principal Specialist Trauma Surgeon /
> Honorary Senior Lecturer UKZN Dept Surgery
> Deputy Director - IALCH Trauma Service
> Durban, South Africa
>> Hi,
>> I have just become aware of the lifewrap which is being used for obstetric
>> haemorrhage in third world countries. It looks a lot like the banned MAST
>> suit. I was wondering if anyone on the list has used this garment and what
>> is the consensus of the group about the use of this device. I have added
>> the weblink.
>> http://www.lifewrap.org/
>> 
>> Kind Regards
>> Chris
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