Algorithm for Emergency Assessment of Pelvic Ring Fractures - Flowchart
Algorithm for Emergency Assessment of Pelvic Ring Fractures - Flowchart Pelvic Fracture and Pelvic Ring Injuries Pelvic Fracture and Pelvic Ring Injuries
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Radiologic emergency assessment for pelvic ring fractures

Radiologic emergency assessment for pelvic ring fractures

Radiologic emergency assessment for pelvic ring fractures

Radiologic emergency assessment for pelvic ring fractures

Trauma mechanism, symptoms, or history suspicious for pelvic ring fracture?

Trauma mechanism, symptoms, or history suspicious for pelvic ring fracture?

Trauma mechanism, symptoms, or history suspicious for pelvic ring fracture?

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Posterior pain
Polytrauma
High-energy trauma
Ventilated

Posterior pain
Polytrauma
High-energy trauma
Ventilated

Posterior pain
Polytrauma
High-energy trauma
Ventilated




AP radiograph

AP radiograph

AP radiograph

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–

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CT

CT

CT

End

End

End

Posterior pain

Posterior pain

Posterior pain

CT

CT

CT

Unconscious patient
High-energy trauma
Further injuries
Relevant pain medication
Mechanical instability
Hemodynamic instability

Unconscious patient
High-energy trauma
Further injuries
Relevant pain medication
Mechanical instability
Hemodynamic instability






Unconscious patient

No CT

No CT

No CT

Anterior pain

Anterior pain

Anterior pain

Unconscious patient
High-energy trauma
Further injuries
Relevant pain medication
Mechanical instability
Hemodynamic instability

Unconscious patient
High-energy trauma
Further injuries
Relevant pain medication
Mechanical instability
Hemodynamic instability






Unconscious patient

Conscious patient +
Low-energy trauma +
Isolated anterior pain +
No further injuries +
Hemodynamically stable +
Mechanically stable

Conscious patient +
Low-energy trauma +
Isolated anterior pain +
No further injuries +
Hemodynamically stable +
Mechanically stable






Conscious patient +