OTA-AAST Pelvic Injury Symposium: Abstracts


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"PASG use (Alternative)"

From: Bill Fults

Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 12:41:32 -0400

Subject: Re: Use of Military anti-shock trousers (MAST)

 

An alternative to using PASG for an unstable pelvis is to use a Kendrick Extrication Device (KED). Slide the KED under the patient with the head support toward the feet. Secure the straps around the waist and legs. Scoop the pt to a LS board.

SFC Bill Fults, NREMT-P, 75th Ranger Regiment