Yes, I know. The pt. type we were discussing in particular were pts with
open book fractures and the stabilization was to be just long enough to
get them through initial trauma evaluation until external fixation could
be completed. Sorry that I forgot to mention that. Mel
Melissa A.L. Thorson MS, RN, CCNS, CCRN
Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Memorial Health Care
121 Oakdale
763-520-3816 office
612-510-5507 Pager
>>> MMay@ahs.llumc.edu 12/16/2003 4:29:36 PM >>>
That is controversial, sheets can slip, and clips can interfere with
evaluation. They are not radiolucent and can have a profound effect on
your ability to Xray, CT scan, perform angiography studies, nor can you
subject your clipped pt. to MRI studies.
Michael May, RN
Adult Trauma Coordinator
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11234 Anderson Street, Room 8700G
Loma Linda, CA 92354
909-558-4000, Ext. 42401
Pager: (909) 385-5938
mmay@ahs.llumc.edu
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From: traumanurses-bounce@mailman.listserve.com
[mailto:traumanurses-bounce@mailman.listserve.com] On Behalf Of
Melissa Thorson
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 05:16
To: traumanurses@listserve.com
Subject: [traumanurses] Re: pelvic binders
We just discussed this at a recent trauma mtg and the ortho surgeons
feel that a draw sheet and a towel clip are as effective and cheaper.
Mel
Melissa A.L. Thorson MS, RN, CCNS, CCRN
Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Memorial Health Care
121 Oakdale
763-520-3816 office
612-510-5507 Pager
>>> Janice.Delgiorno@atlanticare.org 12/12/2003 2:36:35 PM >>>
We are using the TPOD
Janice
Janice Delgiorno MSN, CCRN, ACNP, CNS
Trauma Program Manager
The Trauma Center at Atlantic City Medical Center
1921 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
W: 609-441-8182
Fax: 609-441-8178
Janice.Delgiorno@Atlanticare.org
>>> CWerner@chw.org 12/09/03 10:30AM >>>
We are evaluating the Pelvic Binder (from PelvicBinder, Inc.) for use
in our trauma room. Is anyone using this? Did anyone stop using it-
for
what reason? Negative as well as positive comments appreciated.
Cinda Werner, MS, RN
Manager, Trauma and Injury Prevention Program
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
PO Box 1997 MS 763
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414-266-3064
Pager: 414-907-3064
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