Preperitoneal packing

Preperitoneal packing
Preperitoneal packing
Other names	Preperitoneal pelvic packing
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Preperitoneal packing, also known as preperitoneal pelvic packing, is a treatment option for those with a pelvic fracture who are bleeding and have a low blood pressure.^[1] It is recommended when angiographic embolization is not available in a timely manner.^[2]

References[]

^ Burlew, CC (September 2017). "Preperitoneal pelvic packing for exsanguinating pelvic fractures". International orthopaedics. 41 (9): 1825–1829. doi:10.1007/s00264-017-3485-3. PMID 28447123.
^ ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Student Course Manual (10 ed.). American College of Surgeons. 2018. pp. 89, 96–97. ISBN 9780996826235.

[Bur2017-1] Burlew, CC (September 2017). "Preperitoneal pelvic packing for exsanguinating pelvic fractures". International orthopaedics. 41 (9): 1825–1829. doi:10.1007/s00264-017-3485-3. PMID 28447123.

[ATLS2018-2] ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Student Course Manual (10 ed.). American College of Surgeons. 2018. pp. 89, 96–97. ISBN 9780996826235.

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