Haemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Injury
Title: Management of Haemodynamically Unstable Patients with a Pelvic FractureAuthor: Dr. Martin Heetveld, Trauma Fellow, Liverpool Hospital
Last Updated: January 2007
Clinical Questions Addressed:
- How to determine the source of bleeding in haemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patients?
- How to control pelvic bleeding with or without associated intraabdominal bleeding?
- What is the optimal angiography and embolisation technique?
- How to optimally mechanically stabilise the pelvis?
Publication:
Adult Trauma Clinical Practice Guidelines: Haemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Injury Guideline
Educational Resources:
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