abdo/pelvic

Question 1

consider

Answer 1

a. rupture, perforation, laceration, or hemorrhage of organs and/or vessels in the abdomen and potentially in the thorax or pelvis, and
b. spinal cord injury,

Question 2

if pt has eviscerated abdo

Answer 2

a. make no attempt to replace intestines back into the abdomen, and
b. cover eviscerated intestines using moist, sterile large, bulky dressings; and
c. cover with foil wrap

Question 3

if pt has pelvic fracture

Answer 3

a. attempt to stabilize the clinically unstable pelvis with a circumferential sheet wrap or a commercial device,
b. secure the patient to a spinal board or adjustable break-away stretcher,
c. avoid placing spinal immobilization or stretcher straps directly over the pelvic area, and
d. secure and immobilize lower limbs to prevent additional pelvic injury. {BUDDY SPLINT LEGS}