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Use of the Pelvic C-Clamp to Mitigate Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient with an Unstable Sacral Fracture
Joint Authors
DeRogatis, Michael J.
Issack, Paul S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Case.
We present the case of a 21-year-old man who fell from a roof, sustaining a displaced sacral fracture with pelvic instability.
He developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) within 24 hours of injury.
Placement of the pelvic C-clamp resulted in rapid resolution of pulmonary dysfunction, allowing for definitive internal fixation.
Conclusion.
The C-clamp is most commonly used to control hemorrhage in unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries.
Our case demonstrates a rare use of the C-clamp to stabilize the posterior pelvis in a patient with an unstable sacral fracture and ARDS, to rapidly improve pulmonary function prior to definitive surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
DeRogatis, Michael J.& Issack, Paul S.. 2018. Use of the Pelvic C-Clamp to Mitigate Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient with an Unstable Sacral Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147789
Modern Language Association (MLA)
DeRogatis, Michael J.& Issack, Paul S.. Use of the Pelvic C-Clamp to Mitigate Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient with an Unstable Sacral Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147789
American Medical Association (AMA)
DeRogatis, Michael J.& Issack, Paul S.. Use of the Pelvic C-Clamp to Mitigate Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient with an Unstable Sacral Fracture. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147789
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147789