An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency room after a road traffic accident. Which of the following is the priority intervention in this patient?

An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency room after a road traffic accident. Which of the following is the priority intervention in this patient? Correct Answer Assess for level of consciousness

  • RTA -> Injury occurs when a vehicle that is moving along a roadway collides partially or completely with another vehicle or object.
  • Causes -> Over-speed, rash driving, violation of rules, alcohol consumption
  • Immediate action is necessary to prevent death of the patient.

Explanation:

  • Management of Road traffic accident case:
    • Priority action is to assess the level of consciousness
    • Assess for Airway, Breathing, Circulation
    • Try to control bleeding
    • Check the vital signs
    • Administer IV fluids and emergency medication
  • Prevent further injuries.

Additional Information

  • If the patient is not breathing, immediately start CPR.
  • If patient is not conscious secondly comes airway management
  • Then bleeding management if  major injury is sustained 
  • Assess vital signs is last intervention in emergent cases

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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
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