Why the Kendrick Traction Splint belongs in every kit
If you have ever worked in emergency medicine or spent time training for backcountry rescues, you've probably heard someone rave about the kendrick traction splint and how it changed the game for treating femur fractures. It's one of those tools that looks surprisingly simple—almost like a high-tech tent pole—but when you're standing over someone who has just snapped the largest bone in their body, it's the one thing you'll be glad you have. ...