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Pelvic Fracture algorithm

Pelvic Fracture Notes:
Introduction
Note A Note B Note C Note D Note E Note F Note G Note H Note I Note J Note K Note L Note M Note N Note O Summary References

 

Western Trauma Association
Management of Pelvic Fracture with Hemodynamic Instability

Annotation for Point N

 

A stable patient with a CT scan that is negative, or does not require operative intervention, should go to an intensive care area for completion of resuscitation. This includes correction of coagulopathy and treatment for hypothermia. The patient should then get completion of the trauma evaluation including CT scans and any needed plain radiographs.

 

 
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