A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is awake but confused. According to Advanced T...

Question

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is awake but confused. According to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) principles, what is the highest initial priority in his assessment?

Accepted Answer

Primary survey focusing on airway, breathing and circulation

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Obtaining a detailed history of the crash

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Performing a full neurological examination

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Ordering a full-body CT scan

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Insertion of a urinary catheter

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Major trauma initial assessment

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. He is awake but confused. According to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) principles, what is the highest initial priority in his assessment?