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Trauma

Trauma Management

Spinal Injury — Extrication Priority · L1

How this exercise works

Rank multi-system trauma interventions from most to least urgent. Hemorrhage control and airway still precede detailed extremity care.

Fundamental concept

Ranking hemorrhage control, airway management, and stabilization before definitive fracture care in complex trauma.

Read: Multi-System Trauma Intervention Priority →

Scenario

Rollover MVC: patient trapped 15 minutes, GCS 14, midline cervical tenderness, stable vitals.

Drag items into priority order — highest priority at the top.

Available

Primary survey and treat life threats during extrication planning
Transport to trauma center; reassess neuro exam frequently
Coordinated extrication minimizing spinal motion
Manual inline stabilization throughout extrication
Apply cervical collar and spinal motion restriction on flat surface

Priority order

1

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2

Drop here

3

Drop here

4

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5

Drop here