Question 1

How long should the primary survey take?

Accepted Answer

In most cases the primary survey should take no more than a minute or two, because you are looking for immediate threats to life rather than doing a full head-to-toe examination. You can then repeat the sequence and add more detail as you go, especially if the casualty's condition changes or more help arrives.

Question 2

How long should the primary survey take?

Accepted Answer

In most cases the primary survey should take no more than a minute or two, because you are looking for immediate threats to life rather than doing a full head-to-toe examination. You can then repeat the sequence and add more detail as you go, especially if the casualty's condition changes or more help arrives.

Question 3

How long should the primary survey take?

Accepted Answer

In most cases the primary survey should take no more than a minute or two, because you are looking for immediate threats to life rather than doing a full head-to-toe examination. You can then repeat the sequence and add more detail as you go, especially if the casualty's condition changes or more help arrives.

How long should the primary survey take?

How long should the primary survey take?

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