Question

A 22-year-old man is brought in after a road traffic collision with a suspected traumatic brain injury. He has a GCS of 8. What is the immediate airway management step according to ATLS guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) with cervical spine protection

Answer

Recovery position and observe

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway in conscious patient

Answer

Immediate needle cricothyrotomy

Answer

High-flow oxygen mask only

Practice question

A 22-year-old man is brought in after a road traffic collision with a suspected traumatic brain injury. He has a GCS of 8. What is the immediate airway management step according to ATLS guidelines?