Photograph of a pelvic pressure pack, as constructed from an x-ray cassette drape, sterile gauze rolls, and an intravenous infusion setup.
(A) "Dome" of the pack.
(B, C, D) "Neck" of the pack.
(E) Gauze rolls.
(F) Intravenous tubing.
(G) Intravenous fluid bag (1 L).
Reproduced with permission from: Dildy GA, Scott JR, Saffer CS, Belfort MA. An effective pressure pack for severe pelvic hemorrhage. Obstet Gynecol 2006; 108:1222. DOI:
10.1097/01.AOG.0000241098.11583.a4. Copyright © 2006 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.
