Traumatic seizure airway compromise — DipIMC MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Open the airway, suction as needed and support ventilation
Open the airway, suction as needed and support ventilation is the best answer because post-traumatic reduced consciousness with hypoxia requires immediate airway and ventilatory support. Wait for imaging before intervening is less appropriate because imaging is not available or appropriate before treating a clinical life threat; Give a large crystalloid bolus before controlling the injury is less appropriate because fluid cannot replace early control of bleeding or ventilation problems. Delay intervention until arrival at hospital and Perform a full secondary survey before treating the abnormality are also suboptimal because they move attention away from the key pre-hospital priority.. The key DipIMC principle is to treat immediate reversible threats, communicate clearly and move the patient toward the right definitive care.
Reference: JRCALC Guidelines; NICE Major Trauma NG39; Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines