TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pelvic Ring Injuries and Extremity Trauma A1 - Liew, Allan A1 - Gofton, Wade A1 - Papp, Steven A2 - Hall, Jesse B. A2 - Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 - Kress, John P. Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Principles of Critical Care, 4e AB - Hemorrhage from pelvic injuries is frequently underestimated, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.Pelvic ring injuries are commonly associated with other significant injuries resulting in major morbidity and mortality.Initial management of pelvic injuries requires hemorrhage control and volume resuscitation.Provisional acute stabilization of the pelvis using a binder or external fixation is a key element in the initial control of hemorrhage from pelvic fractures.Extremity fractures, though frequently not life threatening, require accurate diagnosis and appropriate management to prevent significant disability and morbidity.Complications of extremity injuries, such as compartment syndrome and neurovascular compromise, can best be detected by a high index of suspicion, careful assessment, and institution of appropriate preventive measures.Knowledge of the mechanism of injury is important in predicting the type and severity of extremity injuries. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107713591 ER -