How should a first aider treat a victim with a pelvis injury?

Answer 1

First of all, check the scene for any potential hazards to you, the patient or your team and take appropriate action to isolate or minimize the risk.

Once the safety of the scene has been established, check for the patient's level of consciousness and their Glasgow Coma Score (GCS). Note down the history of the scene, the time of onset and the mechanism of injury (MOI).

Call for an ambulance of medical backup. The patient will need to be transported to an emergency department.

Advise the patient not to move to prevent the condition from worsening or causing pain. Gently palpate the area for any signs of deformity, crepitus, protruding body parts and any abnormalities.

An analgesia such as methoxyflurane, entonox, morphine, ketamine or another suitable drug should be administered to minimize pain prior to immobilization.

If the ambulance is more than 30 minutes away, immobilize the patient by binding the legs and legs together (padded in between). This minimizes the patient's range of motion and will prevent any worsening of the condition.