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Indication
Pelvic binding is recommended as soon as a pelvic fracture is considered.[1]
Equipment
The equipment needed include a thin sheet and two cable ties.[2][3]

Step 1
Place a thin folded sheet crosswise on the bed at the level of the pelvis before the patient arrives.[4]
Step 2
Cross the sheet over the upper femurs and apply slight traction.[5]
Step 3
Fix the two halves with cable ties.[5]
Step 4
Tape the toes together.[2] And you are done.
References
- ↑ Roberts and Hedges' clinical procedures in emergency medicine and acute care (Seventh ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Health Sciences. 2019. pp. 939–940. ISBN 9780323547949.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Student Course Manual (10 ed.). American College of Surgeons. 2018. p. 96–97, 352. ISBN 9780996826235.
- ↑ "Clinical Practice Guidelines : Trauma – Early management of pelvic injuries in children". www.rch.org.au. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ "Emergency Stabilization of Unstable Pelvic Fractures". EMS World. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Shackelford, S; Hammesfahr, R; Morissette, D; Montgomery, HR; Kerr, W; Broussard, M; Bennett, BL; Dorlac, WC; Bree, S; Butler, FK (Spring 2017). "The Use of Pelvic Binders in Tactical Combat Casualty Care: TCCC Guidelines Change 1602 7 November 2016". Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals. 17 (1): 135–147. PMID 28285493.
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