orthomasters: episode 4 (pelvic fractures concluded)

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Welcome to episode 4 of our new series of podcasts under the orthohub banner, brought to you in conjunction with the QMUL MSc in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.
This episode concludes our discussion on the acute management of pelvic trauma.

We break down:

· everything you ever needed to know about pelvic binders

· particularly, when is it safe to take a binder off

· why the ABC of trauma management is wrong and CAABC is correct!

· major transfusion protocols - what are they and what is actually in it

· why don't we just give whole blood?

· ROTEM explained and why Pete loves wine

· when to go to IR / angio and when to go straight to theatre for laparotomy

· who is the ideal patient for embolisation, the logistics, and how does it actually work

· the essentials of pelvic packing

· the role of external fixators, if any

The "orthomasters" podcasts sit alongside our "see one / do one" and "stories" series as another offering in our goal of providing comprehensive and entertaining orthopaedic content.
Our hosts are Kash Akhtar and Pete Bates, Course Directors of the online distance-learning QMUL Masters (MSc) in Orthopaedic Trauma Science.
This new series of short podcasts incorporates topics and materials from the course to break down, analyse and dissect key aspects of orthopaedic trauma.
It is aimed at people of all levels, with a heavy focus on keeping it clinical and practical - how to understand the key issues in a way that helps you do the day job better and with confidence, for the ultimate benefit of all our patients.
If you fancy more of this and want to learn more about studying with Pete, Kash and colleagues then please click here:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/orthopaedic-trauma-science-online-msc
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