Pelvic girdle

Place a broad bandage over the knees and around the ankles to secure the legs together. Pad under the knees as needed.

Lift or roll the patient onto the board such that the bandages will sit one above the other with the topmost edge below the crests of the hips (one broad bandage around the hips may be sufficient for children or very small adults.)

to achieve pain reduction and relative comfort for the patient.

If necessary, use extra padding along the sides of the patient and place a blanket or small pillow under the knees to maintain flexion. Apply the spinal motion restriction protocol and use spinal motion restriction if a spinal injury cannot be ruled out (see Tie down procedures in Chapter 11).