Pelvic Binder
Other Names
- Pelvic Binder
- Pelvic compression device
- Pelvic stabilization belt
- Trauma pelvic binder
- Pelvic splint
- Pelvic circumferential binder
Indications
- Used to emergently compress the pelvis in the event of a pelvic fracture
- Temporizing measure to control bleeding until definitive care can be established
- It can be applied prehospital by emergency medical services or in the emergency department
Description
- Palpate the greater trochanter of both femurs
- Place the pelvic binder behind the hip at this level
- Bring it around and tighten until desired level of compression is achiveved
- Alternatively, you can use a bed sheet if a commercial pelvic binder is not available
Evidence
- Multiple high-quality guidelines and recent studies support the early use of pelvic binders for suspected or confirmed unstable pelvic ring injuries to reduce pelvic volume, limit hemorrhage, and improve survival[1][2][3]
See Also
References
- ↑ Coccolini, Federico, et al. "Pelvic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines." World Journal of Emergency Surgery 12.1 (2017): 5.
- ↑ TQIP, A. "Best practices in the management of orthopaedic trauma." ACS Committee on Trauma (2015): 3-37.
- ↑ Hsu, Sheng-Der, et al. "Effect of early pelvic binder use in the emergency management of suspected pelvic trauma: a retrospective cohort study." International journal of environmental research and public health 14.10 (2017): 1217.
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John Kiel on 15 September 2025 00:17:53
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