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BCEN CEN Practice Question

A 30-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after a motorcycle accident. He is conscious and complaining of severe neck pain. On examination, you note weakness in both upper extremities with intact sensation. What would be the most appropriate initial management for this patient?

  • Begin a CT scan to evaluate for bleeding

  • Give intravenous analgesics without immobilization

  • Administer a neuromuscular blocker for immediate management

  • Apply a cervical collar and secure the patient to a backboard

BCEN CEN
Neurological Emergencies
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