Question

A 60-year-old man is brought by ambulance after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. On arrival, he is talking but confused, with respiratory rate 24/min, pulse 120 bpm, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg. According to primary survey principles, what is the most appropriate immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Secure airway with cervical spine protection and assess breathing and circulation

Answer

Perform a full secondary survey before any interventions

Answer

Arrange urgent CT scans of head, chest and abdomen

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Insert urinary catheter to check urine output

Answer

Obtain detailed history from paramedics

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is brought by ambulance after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. On arrival, he is talking but confused, with respiratory rate 24/min, pulse 120 bpm, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg. According to primary survey principles, what is the most appropriate immediate priority?