Description
Unfortunately in skiing and snowboarding a pelvic fracture is quite possible; crashing over rocks or hitting a tree stump and this injury can be life-threatening. The good news is, it is also very easy to manage until the rescue arrives, so definitely one that is worth knowing.
So in this episode of How To we are back with expedition medic Dr. Lucy Obolensky, who takes us through the steps, what to look for, how to treat it - first with a pelvic sling, but then improvising with gear that you will have in your pack and how to manage it whilst waiting for the emergency services.
As always, I recommend attending an outdoor first aid course, the more safety cards you have up your sleeve the better.
Thanks to: Dr. Lucy Obolensky at Endeavour Medical: https://endeavourmedical.co.uk/about/team/
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Edit: Tim Burgess