You respond to a motor vehicle collision and find a patient with an altered mental status and angulated left femur; the other driver is deceased.Your closest trauma center is 45 minutes away.Which of the following would you do next?

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The patient has an altered mental status and an angulated femur, indicating a significant injury. Requesting ALS personnel is important to have advanced medical care on scene, including possible pain management, airway management, and fluid resuscitation. The patient needs to be stabilized before transport to the trauma center, and ALS personnel can provide necessary interventions during transport. Applying a traction splint or performing a detailed physical exam should not delay transport to the trauma center. Transporting the patient to a local medical clinic would also not be appropriate, as the patient needs care at a higher level of care.

You Respond to a Motor Vehicle Collision and Find a Patient