A 42-year-old male sustains a stab wound to the right anterior triangle of the neck. He has an expanding haematoma, stridor, and blood in his mouth. H...

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A 42-year-old male sustains a stab wound to the right anterior triangle of the neck. He has an expanding haematoma, stridor, and blood in his mouth. His GCS is 15 and SpO2 is 89% on high-flow oxygen. What is the most appropriate airway management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Attempt orotracheal intubation with RSI

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Perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy

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Apply direct pressure and transport emergently

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Position upright and suction the oropharynx

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Insert a supraglottic airway device (i-gel)

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Penetrating Neck Injury

A 42-year-old male sustains a stab wound to the right anterior triangle of the neck. He has an expanding haematoma, stridor, and blood in his mouth. His GCS is 15 and SpO2 is 89% on high-flow oxygen. What is the most appropriate airway management strategy?