Circumferential pelvic antishock sheeting: a temporary resuscitation aid

J Orthop Trauma. 2006 Jan;20(1 Suppl):S3-6. doi: 10.1097/01.bot.0000202386.86880.21.

Abstract

Acute traumatic pelvic ring instability causes severe pain and associated hemorrhage. Circumferential pelvic sheeting provides patient comfort and noninvasive, rapid, and temporary pelvic ring stability. A bed sheet is readily available, inexpensive, easily applied around the pelvis, and disposable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bedding and Linens*
  • Female
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy
  • Multiple Trauma / therapy*
  • Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*
  • Radiography
  • Resuscitation* / methods
  • Sacroiliac Joint / injuries
  • Shock / therapy*