Pelvic antishock sheeting.
The authors present a brief technique guide for the application of pelvic antishock sheeting. In the hypotensive blunt trauma patient with discernible pelvic instability, this field-acceptable measure may help to attain some degree of retroperitoneal hemostasis via indirect tamponade. The technique is explained and existing literature reviewed.
Higgins
Thomas F
TF
Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. higgins@hsc.utah.edu
Swanson
Eric R
ER
D001458:Bandages; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000293:injuries*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*