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Chapter 18 - Pelvic Trauma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 August 2019

By
Michael K. Abraham
Edited by
Alex Koyfman  and
Brit Long
Alex Koyfman
Affiliation:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brit Long
Affiliation:
San Antonio Military Medical Center
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Summary

Pelvic fractures are serious injuries, accounting for 20% of deaths due to trauma.1 Most high energy pelvic fractures are due to motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycles, and falls from a significant height. Since these injuries can have major effects on hemodynamics, especially in the setting of multi-trauma, time is of the essence, with focus on early diagnosis and management.

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The Emergency Medicine Trauma Handbook , pp. 260 - 272
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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