Question

A 30-year-old motorcyclist presents after a high-speed crash. He is conscious but confused, with respiratory rate 28 breaths/min, pulse 120 beats/min, blood pressure 95/60 mmHg and cool peripheries. According to the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), what is the correct sequence of primary survey priorities?

Accepted Answer

Airway with cervical spine protection, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Answer

Disability, Airway, Circulation, Breathing, Exposure

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Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure

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Exposure, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability

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Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

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