Prehospital application of pelvic binders for suspected pelvic ring injuries: a retrospective cohort study

This study aimed to determine the proportion of patients with confirmed pelvic fractures who received pelvic binders from paramedics in the prehospital setting, as well as to identify patient characteristics associated with unstable pelvic fractures. Out of 319 patients analyzed, only 9.4% received a pelvic binder, with just 17% of those having unstable fractures. The findings suggest that certain clinical indicators, such as pain and vital signs, could enhance the prehospital identification of pelvic instability.