Question

A 27-year-old in a high-speed RTA is found unconscious with suspected cervical spine injury. The airway is compromised by blood and vomit. According to ATLS, what is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Stabilise the cervical spine and perform suction to clear the airway

Answer

Check for external haemorrhage

Answer

Assess Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer

Perform a chest X-ray

Answer

Administer IV fluids

Practice question

A 27-year-old in a high-speed RTA is found unconscious with suspected cervical spine injury. The airway is compromised by blood and vomit. According to ATLS, what is the immediate priority?