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Pelvic Binders Splint Bony Pelvis Reduce Hemorrhage Bone

Front What are pelvic binders?
Back These are used to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain. They are easily applied by one person, and should allow access to the abdomen, perineum, anus, and groin for examination and diagnostic testing.

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