You are managing a 29-year-old female who was an unrestrained passenger in a vehicle that rolled at 50 mph. She is 34 weeks pregnant. After addressing...

Question

You are managing a 29-year-old female who was an unrestrained passenger in a vehicle that rolled at 50 mph. She is 34 weeks pregnant. After addressing the primary survey, she is haemodynamically stable. In what position should she be transported?

Accepted Answer

Left lateral tilt of 15-30 degrees with spinal immobilisation

Answer

Supine with full spinal immobilisation

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Sitting upright at 45 degrees

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Trendelenburg position

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Full left lateral position

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Trauma in Pregnancy

You are managing a 29-year-old female who was an unrestrained passenger in a vehicle that rolled at 50 mph. She is 34 weeks pregnant. After addressing the primary survey, she is haemodynamically stable. In what position should she be transported?