Question 16 · LEK · Multi-organ trauma
Instability found on the examination of the pelvis is the indication for:
- A. oxygen therapy with the oxygen resuscitator.
- B. infusion of large volumes of fluids.
- C. placing the sling stabilizing the pelvis.
- D. application of therapeutic procedures against hypothermia.
- E. rolling the victim onto their side to assess possible back injuries.
Hint
An unstable pelvic ring can hide massive haemorrhage; think what reduces pelvic volume and bleeding before hospital.
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