Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has been ejected from his vehicle during a high-speed collision.During your primary assessment it is discovered that he is not moving,does not appear to have adequate respirations,and has suffered moderate external bleeding.Which of the following should be done first?

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Opening the airway is the first priority in this scenario since the patient is not moving and does not appear to have adequate respirations. Without a patent airway, the patient cannot be ventilated effectively. Controlling the bleeding and checking for a pulse can be done after the airway is opened and the patient is receiving adequate ventilation. Bag-valve-mask ventilations can also be initiated after the airway is opened.

Your Patient Is a 33-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Ejected