Multivariate logistic regression revealed that after adjustment for potential confounders, including the percentage of systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg in the ED, respiration rate at arrival, and volume of transfused blood in the first 24 h, because they reached or were near statistical significance, a univariate analysis showed a tendency of a shorter ICU LOS for the group with suspected pelvic fractures that were initially stabilized with a pelvic binder, but this tendency did not reach statistical significance (OR, 0.95; p = 0.269).
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Effect of Early Pelvic Binder Use in the Emergency Management of Suspected Pelvic Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Patients with suspected pelvic fractures with an initial placement of a pelvic binder achieved significantly improved survival than those for whom a pelvic binder was not initially used, but this tendency did not reach statistical significance.