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Emergency Medicine — UKMLA MCQ

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A 28-year-old motorcyclist is brought in unconscious after a collision. He has a GCS of 5 (E1V1M3), a patent airway, and vital signs are stable. According to ATLS, what is the next immediate priority?

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Correct answer: B — Assess and stabilize the cervical spine

In the primary survey, after ensuring Airway with cervical spine protection, the cervical spine must be immobilized and stabilized. CT scanning is done after the patient is hemodynamically stable and other life-threatening issues are addressed. FAST ultrasound, NG tube, and blood tests are secondary to cervical spine immobilization.

Reference: ATLS Principles