SAQ 1461 – Motorcycle crash with pelvic X-ray and shock

Marked out of 11.00

A 56-year-old man is brought to your tertiary ED after a motorcycle accident. His pelvic X-ray is shown.

CT has revealed active arterial haemorrhage related to his pelvic injury, with no other obvious injuries. His observations are shown below.

Observation Value
GCS 14 (E4 V4 M6)
Pulse 135/min
BP 70/40 mmHg
O2 saturation 98% on 6 L oxygen via mask
Temperature 36.5 degrees C
Pelvic X-ray for a motorcycle crash patient.
Pelvic X-ray.

Classify his pelvic injury based on the X-ray provided.

(Marked out of 2.0)


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List four possible methods of arresting the blood loss from his pelvic injury.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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In point form, list your principles of fluid resuscitation while he is awaiting definitive management of the pelvic injury.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 11

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