Question

A 67-year-old man presents after a fall with active external hemorrhage from a thigh laceration and hypotension. According to ATLS 11th edition, what is the first priority?

Accepted Answer

Immediate external hemorrhage control (xABCDE)

Answer

Assess airway before bleeding control

Answer

Secure IV access then cover the wound

Answer

Obtain trauma labs before intervention

Answer

Administer tranexamic acid prior to hemorrhage control

Practice question

A 67-year-old man presents after a fall with active external hemorrhage from a thigh laceration and hypotension. According to ATLS 11th edition, what is the first priority?