Following a high-speed RTC, a 50-year-old male has a positive seatbelt sign across his abdomen. He is haemodynamically stable with mild abdominal tend...

Question

Following a high-speed RTC, a 50-year-old male has a positive seatbelt sign across his abdomen. He is haemodynamically stable with mild abdominal tenderness. What is the most important pre-hospital consideration?

Accepted Answer

Serial reassessment of vital signs during transport as abdominal injuries may be occult

Answer

Immediate abdominal ultrasound if available

Answer

Decompress the stomach with a nasogastric tube

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Administration of IV analgesia to allow full abdominal examination

Answer

Apply an abdominal binder

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Seatbelt Injury

Following a high-speed RTC, a 50-year-old male has a positive seatbelt sign across his abdomen. He is haemodynamically stable with mild abdominal tenderness. What is the most important pre-hospital consideration?