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Old 02-03-2004, 09:57   #2
shadowflyer
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DX--Possible Pelvic fracture and RT Tib/Fib fracture as well as RT ankle fracture.

TX--BSI/Scene Safe/

--Primary Survey--BP, what is it? Pupils PERRL? Resp?

--Maintain C-Spine precautions.

--Fully Immobilize on back board if possible.Full Meal Deal.

--DCAP-BTLS

--Check for Pelvic stability and also check for distal pulses on lower extremities.

--Stabilize any obvious fractures. Maintain distal pulse check throughout.

--If pelvis unstable wrap and compress as best you can to help stop internal bleeding. From what I have read you can bleed out very quickly from hip fracture.

--Manage shock with appropriate IV fluid therapy.

--Call for EVAC.
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