Pelvic binders have long been considered a standard intervention in the management of suspected pelvic fractures in the prehospital setting. However, recent guidance from the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) challenges some of the long-standing assumptions surrounding their use. In a recent FOAMfrat podcast episode, I spoke with Dr. John Lyng, editor-in-chief of the NAEMSP Trauma Compendium, to explore the evidence and rationale behind their newly released position statement on pelvic fracture management.
