Dr. Mel Herbert reviews the anatomy of the pelvis, x-ray interpretation, and some of the worst types of pelvic fractures: open book, lateral compression, and vertical shear. Mel also reviews when to use a pelvic binder. This corresponds to the February 2017 episode of EM:RAP. Visit www.EMRAP.org for all your Emergency Medicine education!
Demonstration of the correct placement of a pelvic binder for an open book pelvic fracture with diastasis of the pubic symphysis. Presented by Dr. Jess Mason and Dr. Stewart Kerr. Visit www.EMRAP.org for all your Emergency Medicine education!
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