Pelvic binder

Pelvic binder
	Example of using a sheet and cable ties to bind a pelvis.

A pelvic binder is a device used to compress the pelvis in those with a pelvic fracture in an effort to stop bleeding.[1] They are specifically recommended for open book pelvic fractures and might not be useful in those with lateral compression fractures.[2]

A bed sheet may be used as well.[1] The device should be placed over the upper femurs specifically the greater trochanters.[1] It should only be used short term.[1] Complications can include skin ulceration.[1]

References

ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Student Course Manual (10 ed.). American College of Surgeons. 2018. p. 96–97. ISBN 9780996826235.
Walls, Ron; Hockberger, Robert; Gausche-Hill, Marianne (2017). Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 577, 588. ISBN 978-0-323-39016-3.

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[ATLS2018-1] ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Student Course Manual (10 ed.). American College of Surgeons. 2018. p. 96–97. ISBN 9780996826235.

[Ros2017-2] Walls, Ron; Hockberger, Robert; Gausche-Hill, Marianne (2017). Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 577, 588. ISBN 978-0-323-39016-3.