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Application of Pelvic Binders by Student Paramedics: an Observational Cohort Study by Andre Magner; Neil Smith; Troy Douglin is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Application of Pelvic Binders by Student Paramedics: an Observational Cohort Study about?
Background: Pelvic fractures occur in approximately 20% of all multi-system traumas and can lead to loss of life through exsanguination. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines advocate application of a pelvic binder, which is most effective when placed at the level of the greater trochanters; however, multiple studies demonstrate a high degree of misplacement. Aims: The aim of the current study was to assess the ability of UK student paramedics to locate the greater trochanters and optimally apply pelvic binders. Methods: A total of 52 student paramedics from UK universities were asked to apply a pelvic binder to a healthy volunteer using a recognised technique. The primary outcome was the location of the pelvic binder compared with an optimally applied device. Findings: n=52 with 17/49 pelvic binders incorrectly located (34%); 18% were too low and 16% were too high. Conclusion: The results demonstrate a high degree of misplacement; this represents both a challenge and an opportunity for UK higher education institutions to review the manner in which pelvic binder application is taught to the next generation of prehospital practitioners.
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- Author
- Andre Magner; Neil Smith; Troy Douglin
- Publisher
- Mark Allen Group (ISSN 1759-1376)
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)