*C* ABCDE Approach

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"C"

Catastrophic bleeding / Cervical Spine

  • Pelvic binder in place, abdomen hard
  • Neck Immobilisation

Airway

  • There is no airway obstruction
  • Airway patent

Breathing

  • O2 sats at 92 and clear lung sounds
  • Equal chest expansion, no flail chest

Circulation

  • Blood pressure is 95/60
  • Weak pulse in peripheries
  • HR 110 bpm
  • Cool peripherally

Disability

  • Pupil responses equal and reactive
  • Numbness and weakness in right arm

Exposure / Everything else

  • Glucose levels normal
  • Multiple grazes and abdominal bruising but no other major external injuries
"A"
"B"
"C"
"D"
"E"
photograph, c-spine immobilisation