Table 1

Results of a one-sample, one-tailed Student’s t-test on binder force at 2 hours against a value of 130 N (test for >130 N if mean is >130 N and vice versa)

BinderTests (n)Mean force at 2 hours (N)1 SD of the force at 2 hours (N)P value (including Bonferroni)
SAM5133.83.90.2425
TPOD5134.41.50.0066
PROM6102.75.40.0002
FES5129.15.91.8507
MTP6112.75.20.0044
  • Six tests were performed on each binder, and the number of tests after excluding outliers is shown.

  • TPOD, T-POD Pelvic Stabilization Device by Teleflex; PROM, PrometheusPelvic Splint by Prometheus Medical.

  • FES, field-expedient pelvic splint; MTP, Multi-Terrain Pattern; PCS, Personal Clothing System; SAM, SAM Pelvic Sling II.