TCCC: Tactical Field Care #2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE

Three different types of life-threatening pelvic fractures? correct answer: -open book pelvic fracture -vertical shear pelvic fracture -lateral crush injury open book pelvic fracture correct answer: front of the pelvis opens like a book - results in tears of strong pelvic ligaments that hold the pelvis bones together at the symphysis pubis and the sacroiliac joints vertical shear pelvis injury correct answer: one hand of the pelvis is forcefully shifted upward lateral crush injury correct answer: half of the pelvis is crushed either inward or outward What are the 3 commercially available pelvic binders? correct answer: -the Pelvic Binder -the T-POD -the SAM Pelvic Sling II Two types of junctional tourniquets that may act as pelvic binders? correct answer: -SAM Junctional Tourniquet -Junctional Emergency Treatment Tool Where to place a pelvic binder? correct answer: at the same level as pubic symphysis & greater trochanters, NOT the iliac wings Percentage of pelvic binders placed too high resulting in potentially more damage? correct answer: 40% How to prevent or reduce external rotation of the pelvis? correct answer: secure knees or feet together What NOT to do when treating a suspected p