Login
Site Search

Management of Exsanguinating Pelvis Injuries

An algorithm for the management of exsanguinating pelvic trauma

Severe pelvic injuries associated with disruption of pelvic vasculature carry an extremely high mortality.  A directed approach to management can significantly improve survival in this critical patient group.

The Ideal Pelvic Binder

What's important in a pelvic binder?

Pelvic binders have replaced external fixation for the immediate stablization of pelvic ring fractures.  This article describes the features to look for, and avoid, in choosing a pelvic binder.

Indications for Bullet Removal

The rare cases where bullet removal is justified

The Trauma-list recently discussed when, if ever, bullet removal was indicated.  Here are the conclusions, which an illustrative case.

Trauma Nurse Case Management

The principles of trauma case management

Trauma case management is a model of care where patient care is overseen and coordinated by a nurse with expertise in trauma.  They visit the trauma patient each day, review patient progress, ensure optimal care and that the patient, nursing and medical staff are all aware of the management plan.

Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Score

Overview of the anatomical scoring tool

Revised Trauma Score

Revised Trauma Score and Desktop Calculator

Injury Severity Score

Overview and Desktop Calculator

TRISS: Trauma - Injury Severity Score

TRISS - Overview & Desktop Calculator

Renal Trauma

Pneumothorax

Chest Trauma

Pneumothorax - Simple

Introduction

Pneumothorax is the collection of air in the pleural space. Air may come from an injury to the lung tissue, a bronchial tear, or a chest wall injury allowing air to be sucked in from the outside.

Page 1 of 5 pages  1 2 3 >  Last »