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Question 1 of 2
1. Question
You are asked to assess a 56-year-old man in resus who has fallen from some scaffolding. On assessment he is alert and conscious but unable to move his legs and has weakness in his arms.
His observations are:
- HR 61
- BP 90/45
- SpO292% in air
- GCS 15
On examination he has power grade 5/5 in C6 and above, grade 3/5 in C7 and C8, and grade 0/5 below this. He is unable to feel any stimulus below C7.
In what order should the management steps be taken?
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- Step 2
- Step 3
- Step 4
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Administer oxygen
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Establish IV access
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Commence IV fluid resuscitation
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Cervical spine imaging
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Question 2 of 2
2. Question
Lateral, peg and AP cervical spine x-rays are taken in the resuscitation room (Figs 1-3).
Click on the x-rays to enlarge.
Report your findings below.
Fig 1: Lateral view Fig 2: Peg view Fig 3: AP view CorrectIncorrect
