Guy with road traffic accident. Unconscious. Has wound in his anterior neck with devitalized tissue. Distressed and vitals showing low oxygen. Your action?
Understand the Problem
The question presents a medical scenario involving a patient with a road traffic accident who is unconscious and has a wound in the anterior neck with devitalized tissue and low oxygen levels. It asks for the appropriate action to take in this emergency situation.
Answer
Cricothyrotomy
The final answer is Cricothyrotomy.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Cricothyrotomy.
More Information
In situations where there is severe neck trauma and the airway is compromised, a cricothyrotomy is often preferred for rapid access to the airway when endotracheal intubation is not possible or practical.
Tips
A common mistake is using an oxygen mask, which isn't helpful if the airway is blocked. Choose invasive procedures with caution.
Sources
- Neck Trauma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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