Which term is defined as the device to stabilize the pelvis and reduce bleeding (per protocol)?

• A. Pelvic Trauma
• B. Pelvic/hip EMT Care
• C. Pelvic Binder
• D. Pelvic Assessment

Answer: (C)

A pelvic binder is the device used to stabilize the pelvis and reduce bleeding in suspected pelvic fractures. It’s a wide strap or sheet placed around the pelvis and tightened to compress the pelvic ring, decrease pelvic volume, tamponade bleeding from fractures and surrounding vessels, and limit motion during transport. Per protocol, apply it early when a pelvic fracture is suspected in an unstable patient or when there’s signs of significant pelvic injury to improve stability and control bleeding. The other terms describe the injury itself, a general care category, or an assessment action, none of which are devices used for stabilization.