Pelvic splints Flashcards
https://wms.org/magazine/1120/Pelvic-Splints-Guide
1
Q
Placement of pelvic splints
A
Low (over greater trochanters), not high over iliac crests, which makes things worse.
2
Q
Before placing pelvic splint you should also…
A
Tie feet together which rotates femurs internally and helps close pelvic fx
Check neurovascular status (b4 and after)
3
Q
Indications for pelvic splint
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Hi energy antero-postero pelvic trauma w/ hemodynamic instability
4
Q
Signs of unstable pelvic fx
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unequal leg length, rotational deformity
abnl pelvic rock (ap and cephalad caudad, stop as soon as u detect abnl’t)
evidence of retroperitoneal bleed - scrotal/perineal hematoma, flank hematoma, hematuria