Premergency First Aid, CPR and AED Manual

8 Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries

First Aid for Pelvic injury • Provide first aid for a spinal injury. • Activate 911 and get medical help. • Do not push or squeeze the hips during assessment. • Steady and support the patient in the position found. Monitor ABCs and treat for shock. • If medical help is delayed, pad the hips on each side or immobilize as shown below to support the pelvis and prevent movement. • Patient’s with a suspected pelvic injury need to be transported in a scoop stretcher.

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