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 Published: 28/11/2011

Role of the Critical Care Medicine Registrar

Primary Survey: A, B and D

Responsibilities 

1.            Communicate with the patient
2.            Establish patent airway and give oxygen
3.            Ensure in-line stabilization of the cervical spine
4.            Establish and maintain ventilation
5.            Evaluate neurological status
6.            Monitor ECG and vital signs
7.            Insert arterial line as required
8.            Place a gastric tube (orally if the nasal route is contraindicated)

Last updated on 28/11/2011