Question

A 24-year-old man is involved in a road traffic collision and sustains a suspected pelvic fracture. He is brought to the emergency department. He is tachycardic (HR 125 bpm) and hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg). What is the most important initial management step after securing the airway?

Accepted Answer

Obtain intravenous access and start fluid resuscitation

Answer

Apply a pelvic binder

Answer

Administer tranexamic acid

Answer

Arrange an urgent CT scan of the pelvis

Answer

Request an urgent surgical review

Practice question

A 24-year-old man is involved in a road traffic collision and sustains a suspected pelvic fracture. He is brought to the emergency department. He is tachycardic (HR 125 bpm) and hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg). What is the most important initial management step after securing the airway?