As you approach a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash, you note that he has dark, oozing blood coming from an open fracture to his lower left tibia. The patient was removed from the car by bystanders and is being held by a family member. Which of the following should you do immediately?

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In a trauma situation, especially with a mechanism of injury like a motor vehicle crash, spinal precautions are a priority. Taking manual in-line spinal stabilization is crucial to prevent further spinal injury.

As You Approach a Patient Who Was Involved in a Motor