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A 54-year-old man arrives at the trauma center via ambulance after falling approximately 20 feet from a roof. En route, emergency medical services placed a cervical collar and secured him to a backboard. Upon arrival, the patient is agitated, pale, and diaphoretic. His temperature is 36.8∘C36.8^\circ\text{C} (98.2∘F98.2^\circ\text{F}), blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg78/48\text{ mmHg}, pulse is 132/min132\text{/min}, and respiratory rate is 22/min22\text{/min}. Oxygen saturation is 98%98\% on a non-rebreather mask. The airway is patent, and breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The abdomen is notably distended and diffusely tender to palpation, with significant involuntary guarding. The pelvis is mechanically stable to manual compression. Two large-bore intravenous lines are established, and rapid resuscitation with warmed isotonic crystalloids is initiated. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

  1. A
    Transfer the patient for cross-sectional imaging of the torso
  2. B
    Admit to the intensive care unit for serial physical examinations
  3. C
    Administer intravenous broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy
  4. Perform bedside ultrasonography of the peritoneal cavityCevap
  5. E
    Proceed directly to the operating theater for abdominal exploration

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Perform bedside ultrasonography of the peritoneal cavity
This patient is exhibiting signs of severe hemorrhagic shock (tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis) following blunt trauma. In the initial evaluation of an unstable trauma patient, the source of bleeding must be identified rapidly without leaving the resuscitation bay. Bedside ultrasonography (FAST exam) is the standard next step to quickly evaluate for intraperitoneal free fluid (blood) or pericardial effusion. If the FAST exam is positive in this unstable patient, it will immediately dictate the need for emergency surgical intervention.

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1
Analyze the patient's vital signs and clinical presentation.
The patient has a blood pressure of 78/48 mmHg and a heart rate of 132/min, indicating Class III/IV hemorrhagic shock.
Recognizing hemodynamic instability is the critical first step in trauma triage.
2
Evaluate the primary survey findings.
The airway is patent and breath sounds are equal bilaterally, ruling out tension pneumothorax or massive hemothorax as the primary cause of shock. The abdomen is distended with peritonitis.
This localizes the likely source of hemorrhage to the intra-abdominal cavity.
3
Determine the appropriate diagnostic pathway based on hemodynamic status.
Because the patient is unstable, advanced imaging that requires transport must be avoided. A rapid bedside evaluation is required.
The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol dictates using a Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) to confirm intraperitoneal free fluid before surgical exploration.

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