Saturday, November 14, 2009

Western Trauma Association Pelvic Fracture Algorithm


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  1. - Overall, ~80% of bleeding will be venous and will be controlled by tamponade. In the event that the patient is unstable, arterial bleeding is more likely the culprit.

    - Very rare to have an unstable pt, pelvic fracture and no blood in the abdomen - therefore D and F rarely occur.

    - Keep in mind angioembolization will only work for arterial bleeding, hence the need to see a blush.

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