Action

Apply pelvic binder or sheet over the greater trochanters of the femur

Determination

Transfer to PED1

While awaiting transfer, important to assess and initiate resuscitation: fluid resuscitation, packed RBCs if indicated, assess for other causes of bleeding. Don't delay transport to obtain CT!transport

Hemodynamically Stable?

Your Answer: No
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Obtain AP pelvis to confirm pelvic fracture

< 15 yrs.

  • Severe mechanism of injury

  • Inability to bear weight

  • Pelvis asymmetry

  • Limb length shortening

  • Limb rotation

  • Open wound in pelvic area

  • *Bruising/laceration of buttocks, perineal, scrotal regions

  • *Blood from meatus, vagina or rectum

Your Answer: Yes
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