Question

A 30-year-old man is brought in after a high-speed road traffic collision. He is conscious but has noisy breathing and is complaining of neck pain. According to the ABCDE approach, what is the most appropriate immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Clear and maintain the airway with manual in-line stabilisation of the cervical spine

Answer

Log-roll to examine his back for abrasions

Answer

Insert a urinary catheter

Answer

Obtain a full past medical history

Answer

Perform a full neurological examination before dealing with the airway

Practice question

A 30-year-old man is brought in after a high-speed road traffic collision. He is conscious but has noisy breathing and is complaining of neck pain. According to the ABCDE approach, what is the most appropriate immediate priority?