Current management of hemorrhage from severe pelvic fractures: Results of an American association for the surgery of trauma multi-institutional trial.

Introduction: There is no consensus as to the optimal treatment paradigm for patients presenting with hemorrhage from severe pelvic fracture. This study was established to determine the methods of hemorrhage control currently being employed in clinical practice. Methods: This prospective, observational multi-center study enrolled patients with pelvic fracture from blunt trauma. Demographic data, admission vital signs, presence of shock on admission (SBP 120 or base deficit

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