Pelvic fracture Flashcards
1
Q
Prepares Equipment needed to perform pelvic wrap
A
- Blanket/pillow
- sheet,
- tape,
- scoop stretcher
2
Q
student asses Pelvis
A
- Rock it, looking for CLAPS,TICS and face grimace,
- check 5 Ps
3
Q
Applies treatment for injury
A
- stabilize pelvis(get fire to hold the pelvis)
- sheet from top of illiac crest to greater trochanter
- measure sides to make sure its even
- twisting both sides into ropes
- palm on center of pubis symphisis and twist into a cinnamon bun
- secure tape around sides and two across the top
- REEF ON IT !
4
Q
Secures knees and legs together for support
A
BUDDY SPLINT LEGS
- blanket/pillow in between legs
- 3 triangulars on legs
- figure 8 feet for scoop stretcher
5
Q
what should be done before and after treatment is applied
A
Check 5ps
6
Q
Transfer patient to stretcher
A
with a scoop
7
Q
with regards to splinting, which takes priority, Femur fracture or pelvis fracture ?
A
pelvis because there is more risk for internal blood loss
8
Q
strapping
A
scoop both without an X over pelvis just strap across legs
