Which primary survey component addresses external bleeding and perfusion?

Which primary survey component addresses external bleeding and perfusion?

• A. Airway management
• B. Disability
• C. Circulation and hemorrhage control
• D. Exposure

Answer: (C)

External bleeding directly affects how well blood is circulating to organs, so the trauma primary survey dedicates a section to Circulation and hemorrhage control. This part focuses on assessing perfusion (pulse, skin color and temperature, capillary refill, blood pressure if feasible) and taking immediate steps to stop bleeding (direct pressure, tourniquets when appropriate, hemostatic dressings, wound packing). Airway management is about keeping the airway open and ventilating the patient, while Disability evaluates neurological status, and Exposure involves fully exposing the patient to find injuries. Because stopping external bleeding promptly preserves perfusion to vital organs, Circulation and hemorrhage control is the correct focus.

External bleeding directly affects how well blood is circulating to organs, so the trauma primary survey dedicates a section to Circulation and hemorrhage control. This part focuses on assessing perfusion (pulse, skin color and temperature, capillary refill, blood pressure if feasible) and taking immediate steps to stop bleeding (direct pressure, tourniquets when appropriate, hemostatic dressings, wound packing). Airway management is about keeping the airway open and ventilating the patient, while Disability evaluates neurological status, and Exposure involves fully exposing the patient to find injuries. Because stopping external bleeding promptly preserves perfusion to vital organs, Circulation and hemorrhage control is the correct focus.