How To Apply A Prometheus Pelvic Splint

The Prometheus Pelvic Splint has been designed for pre-hospital use, and is light and easily adjusted by one person. The soft material, with no internal stitching, minimises pressure points and reduces the risk of pressure necrosis.

Instructions:

1. Take neoprene band, fold in half with ‘fuzzy yellow’ surface outside. Place folded band against patient, with the centre of the band in line with the greater trochanter.
2. Fold top half of the band down to lie beside the patient’s leg.
3. Perform a controlled roll to pass the band underneath the patient to the midline.
4. Roll the other way to retrieve the folded band.
5. Ensure that the centre of the band is still aligned with the greater trochanters.
6. Wrap one end of the neoprene band around the patient.
7. Attach the blue triangular anchor to the outer surface of the neoprene band.
8. Ensure that the centre of the edge of the triangle is directly over the greater trochanter.
9. Cut excess neoprene at the level indicated on the triangular anchor. This will allow greater access to the inguinal region.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 on the other side.
11. Ensure buckle is central and apply tension to the two blue tapes until sufficient force has been applied.
12. Secure blue tapes to the neoprene band to maintain desired tension.
13. Record time of splint application.