You suspect that your patient has a possible pelvic fracture following a fall. The BEST way to splint this injury is:

A) to secure to a long backboard.
B) apply an improvised pelvic binder.
C) to place on padded stretcher and secure for comfort.
D) application of a traction splint.


Answer: B

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