RT Book, Section A1 Liew, Allan A1 Gofton, Wade A1 Papp, Steven A2 Hall, Jesse B. A2 Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 Kress, John P. SR Print(0) ID 1107713591 T1 Pelvic Ring Injuries and Extremity Trauma T2 Principles of Critical Care, 4e YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071738811 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1107713591 RD 2024/03/29 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.