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Pelvic Binder Utilization in Combat Casualties: Does It Matter?

William J Parker¹, Robert W Despain¹, Adam Delgado²

¹1685 Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA.

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|July 29, 2020

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Pelvic binders in combat trauma may be inconsistently applied. While overall blood transfusions were similar, patients without binders received more cryoprecipitate, highlighting a need for improved training.

Keywords:

combat trauma pelvic binder pelvic fracture

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Trauma surgery
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Background:

Pelvic fractures are common in combat casualties, often leading to significant hemorrhage.
Pelvic binders are used to stabilize pelvic ring injuries and reduce bleeding.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utilization and proper placement of pelvic binders in combat casualties.
To compare blood product transfusions in patients with and without pelvic binders.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of combat-injured patients with pelvic fractures (2010-2012).
Analysis of initial imaging for fracture classification (Young-Burgess), diastasis, and binder placement.
Comparison of Injury Severity Score (ISS) and 24-hour blood product administration.

Main Results:

49% of casualties lacked pelvic binders or external fixators on initial imaging.
Incorrect pelvic binder placement (over iliac crest) occurred in 30% of cases.
Patients with binders had significantly lower pubic symphysis diastasis and received less cryoprecipitate.

Conclusions:

Inconsistent pelvic binder application in combat trauma necessitates enhanced training.
While total blood transfusions were not significantly different, cryoprecipitate use was higher in the no-binder group.