Pelvic circumferential compression devices for prehospital management of suspected pelvic fractures: a rapid review and evidence summary for quality indicator evaluation

Pelvic circumferential compression devices for prehospital management of suspected pelvic fractures: a rapid review and evidence summary for quality indicator evaluation

Abstract Background Pelvic fractures, especially when unstable, may cause significant haemorrhage. The early application of a pelvic circumferential compression device (PCCD) in patients with suspected pelvic fracture has established itself as best practice. Ambulance services conduct corresponding...

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Main Authors: Robin Pap, Rachel McKeown, Craig Lockwood, Matthew Stephenson, Paul Simpson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Pelvic fracture
Trauma
Prehospital care
Rapid review
Quality indicator
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-020-00762-5

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