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The initial step is to make brisk assessment of patient’s general conditions, excluding all major life-threatening injuries. Brisk assessment means that it does not take you more than one minute per patient. This process constitutes the ABCDEs of primary trauma management. What would be the first step to take if a severely injured patient is rushed to your health centre? A sound knowledge and skills in the proper order of rescue action can effectively rescue and save lives.
During the primary survey you recognize life threatening condition and institute management at the same time.
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