Question

A 30-year-old man is brought to ED after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He has an obvious femur fracture and scalp laceration but is talking. What is the first priority in his assessment?

Accepted Answer

Primary survey focusing on airway, breathing and circulation

Answer

Perform a detailed neurological examination

Answer

Control the femur fracture with traction splint

Answer

Arrange immediate CT of head and neck

Answer

Take a full history from bystanders

Practice question

A 30-year-old man is brought to ED after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He has an obvious femur fracture and scalp laceration but is talking. What is the first priority in his assessment?