Victim of RTA came with multiple injuries to abdomen, chest and limbs. BP is 80/ 50. upper limb has upper third near amputation that bleeds profusely, what is your first thing to do:
A . Tourniquet the limb to stop the bleeding
B . Check the airway and breathing
C . Five IV fluid
D . Call orthopedic
Answer: B
Explanation:
As rule ABC also in description near amputation so difficult to make tourniquet enough which stops bleeding.