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d1i1m1o1n [39]
3 years ago
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A 25-year-old male patient, an unrestrained passenger in a head-on collision, has struck the windshield with his face. On exam y

ou notice significant swelling, minimal bleeding, and four missing teeth. Assessment of this patient should first focus on:
A) reducing the swelling.
B) managing the airway.
C) controlling the bleeding.
D) immobilizing the spine.
Medicine
1 answer:
photoshop1234 [79]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: B). Managing the air way.

Explanation:

In the case of the facial trauma, the ventilation and breathing becomes labored for the victim. Hence stabilization of breathing is necessary to provide life to the victim. The air passage should be manage that is if patient is not able to respire through nose mouth opening should be manage to save life.

In the given condition the face has been affected by the collision thus air way should be managed.

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