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The circumferential antishock sheet.

Winston J Warme1, Michael S Todd

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX 79920-5001, USA.

Military Medicine
|June 11, 2002
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Hemorrhage control in pelvic ring disruptions is challenging. A simple bed sheet technique offers temporary pelvic stabilization, aiding transport and further treatment for severe bleeding.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Hemorrhage associated with pelvic ring disruptions poses significant clinical challenges.
  • Effective acute management aims to reduce bleeding, restore pelvic volume, protect clots, and enhance patient comfort.

Observation:

  • Existing methods for pelvic reduction and stabilization include military antishock trousers, hip spica casts, external fixators, pelvic clamps, and open packing.
  • A novel, simple technique utilizing a circumferential bed sheet for temporary pelvic reduction and stabilization is described.

Findings:

  • The bed sheet is positioned between the iliac crests and greater trochanters, encircling the pelvis.
  • This method provides stabilization during transport, facilitating subsequent interventions like transfemoral angiographic embolization or exploratory laparotomy.

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Implications:

  • This technique offers a readily available, temporary solution for pelvic stabilization in emergent settings.
  • It serves as a bridge to definitive treatment, potentially improving outcomes for patients with severe pelvic injuries and associated hemorrhage.