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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Feb 20, 2025