A 30-year-old man is brought to ED after falling from a high ladder while working as a painter. His pelvis X-ray is shown below.
Pelvis X-ray.
List three abnormalities on the X-ray.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
List three potential non-vascular injuries directly associated with the demonstrated pelvic injury. For each, state a supportive clinical sign.
(Marked out of 6.0)
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Comprehensive imaging shows no other injuries, but CT angiogram demonstrates active arterial bleeding from a pelvic vessel. His vital signs are shown. State three components of further management.
(Marked out of 3.0)
| Observation |
Result |
| GCS |
14 (E4 V4 M6) |
| Pulse |
135/min |
| Blood pressure |
70/40 mmHg |
| Respiratory rate |
30/min |
| Oxygen saturation |
100% on 15 L oxygen by non-rebreather mask |
/ 3
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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