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Modified log-roll technique in difficult terrain: a new solution for an old problem

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  1. Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

    Wolfgang Lederer, Willi Troeger & Markus Isser

  2. Austrian Mountain Rescue Service-Tyrol, Florianistr. 3, Telfs, Austria

    Wolfgang Lederer, Willi Troeger & Markus Isser

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MI modified the method. Wolfgang Lederer prepared the material and reviewed the literature. MI, WT, and WL contributed to letter conception and design. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Lederer, W., Troeger, W. & Isser, M. Modified log-roll technique in difficult terrain: a new solution for an old problem. Can J Emerg Med 25, 172–173 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43678-022-00434-6

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