When performing a physical assessment on a trauma patient prior to air transport, which of the following methods best ensures prompt identification of life-threatening injuries?
Obtaining a comprehensive patient history and vital signs
Assessing the patient's level of pain and discomfort
Conducting a secondary survey to gather detailed injury information
Performing a primary survey using the ABCDE approach
The structured primary survey using the ABCDE sequence (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) is designed to uncover and address immediately life-threatening problems in a set order before other evaluations continue. Secondary surveys, focused pain assessments, and detailed histories or vital-sign reviews are important but are performed only after any threats discovered in the primary survey are managed.
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