Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Assess and stabilize the cervical spine

Answer

Immediate CT scan of the head

Answer

Insert a nasogastric tube

Answer

Obtain blood for cross-match

Answer

Perform a FAST ultrasound

Practice question

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?