Pelvic ring injury I

Abstract

DP is a 43-year-old man who complains of right pelvic pain after being a restrained passenger in a motor vehicle accident. He is transferred to the emergency department via EMS. On presentation, he demonstrates a GCS of 15 and denies any loss of consciousness. On primary survey, his airway is patent, and he is hemodynamically stable. On secondary survey, he demonstrates some pain with manipulation of his pelvis on the right side. His secondary survey is otherwise negative.