Pelvic fracture

J Emerg Med. 2006 Jan;30(1):87-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.09.001.

Abstract

Pelvic fractures are common and often devastating injuries. Along with a high mortality, the long-term morbidity is consequential for both the individual patient and society. A thorough knowledge of the clinical approach will assist the emergency physician in providing optimal care and offer a rapid and effective treatment plan for life threatening hemorrhage. Using a case-based scenario, the initial management strategies along with rationale evidence-based treatments are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*