A 29-year-old man has a knife wound to zone II of the neck. He is sitting upright, speaking in short phrases, has expanding swelling and venous

Question

A 29-year-old man has a knife wound to zone II of the neck. He is sitting upright, speaking in short phrases, has expanding swelling and venous bleeding controlled with direct pressure; SpO2 is 94% on oxygen. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure while preparing urgent transfer with airway pre-alert

Answer

Probe the wound to assess depth before transfer

Answer

Give oral analgesia before deciding destination

Answer

Remove pressure to check whether bleeding has stopped

Answer

Apply a circumferential bandage around the neck

Penetrating neck injury — DipIMC MCQ

A 29-year-old man has a knife wound to zone II of the neck. He is sitting upright, speaking in short phrases, has expanding swelling and venous bleeding controlled with direct pressure; SpO2 is 94% on oxygen. What is the most appropriate immediate action?