Emergency management of high-energy pelvic trauma

ABSTRACTA fractured pelvis can be a significant cause of patient morbidity and mortality. Injuries to the pelvis that result from high-energy trauma can be devastating, and patients often have other associated injuries. This article reviews the pathophysiology of pelvic fractures and how to classify...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JAAPA (Montvale, N.J.) N.J.), 2015-12, Vol.28 (12), p.28-33
Hauptverfasser:	Trainham, Lindsay, Rizzolo, Denise, Diwan, Amna, Lucas, Tyler
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental Falls Accidents, Traffic Emergencies Emergency medical care Emergency Medical Services Emergency Service, Hospital Fluid Therapy Fracture Fixation, Internal Fractures Fractures, Bone - classification Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Bone - therapy Health technology assessment Hip joint Humans Immobilization Pelvic Bones - injuries Radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACTA fractured pelvis can be a significant cause of patient morbidity and mortality. Injuries to the pelvis that result from high-energy trauma can be devastating, and patients often have other associated injuries. This article reviews the pathophysiology of pelvic fractures and how to classify and manage them in the emergency setting in order to improve patient outcomes.
ISSN:	1547-1896 0893-7400
DOI:	10.1097/01.JAA.0000473359.00222.a0