Impalement Injury of the Lower Abdomen and Pelvis - An Anaesthetist's Role

Dr. G. Swati, Dr. T. Surya Sree

Abstract: We report a 45 year old female sustaining penetrating injury of the lower abdomen and pelvis with a metallic rod after an RTA. It was a through and through injury where the rod entered the pelvis just lateral to the right mid inguinal point, traversed the abdomen and made an exit through the left gluteal region.

Keywords: Emergency Room Management, Haemodynamic Stabilisation, Blood Transfusions