Pelvic Fracture Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
Pelvic Fracture Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department
Inpatient Care Tips
Inpatient considerations for patients to be admitted for pelvic ring fractures.
- Potential need for pressure relieving mattresses
- Assess the need to maintain the pelvic binder or sheets in kocher
- For males:
- Assess for scrotal swelling
- Consider elevation and cold compresses as needed
- For patients who receive a femoral traction pin, standard pin care
- Positioning considerations based on stability of the fracture