Question 222 · LEK · Patient examination
The primary trauma examination (ABCDE) according to ATLS comprises all of the following elements except for:
- A. examination of breathing.
- B. examination of circulation.
- C. neurological assessment.
- D. exposure.
- E. identification of all the injuries.
Hint
Distinguish the rapid primary survey for life threats from the detailed head-to-toe secondary survey.
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