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    Amputation in emergency situations: indications, techniques and Médecins Sans Frontières France's experience in Haiti

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    Authors
    Herard, Patrick
    Boillot, François
    Affiliation
    MSF, Paris, France. patrick.herard@paris.msf.org
    Issue Date
    2012-05-15
    
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    International Orthopaedics
    Abstract
    PURPOSE: The decision to amputate is always difficult but becomes even harder in emergency situations, which usually present extra complicating factors. MSF EXPERIENCE: These include human factors (related to both the surgeon and the patient); poor or nonexistent medical facilities, especially in war conditions or resource-poor countries; and cultural and religious considerations. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has developed a quick medical and logistical response that relies on surgical protocols adapted to emergency situations, together with complete "kits" of medical equipment, supplies and inflatable facilities. CONCLUSION: Our response to Haiti's 2010 earthquake relied on these tools but also highlighted the need to develop more detailed protocols that will help our teams on the ground.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10144/280916
    DOI
    10.1007/s00264-012-1552-3
    PubMed ID
    22580474
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    1432-5195
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1007/s00264-012-1552-3
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