A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed road traffic collision. He is unresponsive. According to the ABCDE approac...

Question

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed road traffic collision. He is unresponsive. According to the ABCDE approach, what is the most appropriate first step in assessing and managing this patient?

Accepted Answer

Assess and secure the airway with cervical spine protection

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Check blood pressure and start intravenous fluids

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Expose the patient fully to look for injuries

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Perform a full neurological examination

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Take a detailed history from the ambulance crew before any interventions

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Major trauma – ABCDE approach

A 30-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed road traffic collision. He is unresponsive. According to the ABCDE approach, what is the most appropriate first step in assessing and managing this patient?