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But no data on hemorrhage control only that it closes the fracture

Norman

Professor, Tulane University, Surgery
Trauma Director, Spirit of Charity Trauma Center, ILH/MCLNO
New Orleans, Louisiana
504 988 5111


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[mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org] On Behalf Of Rob Ojala
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 12:39 AM
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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