A 35-year-old male patient arrives after a motor vehicle accident with a suspected traumatic brain injury. He presents with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. What immediate intervention should be prioritized to mitigate secondary brain injury?
Ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation is critical in preventing hypoxia and hypercapnia, which can exacerbate secondary brain injury. Administering oxygen helps maintain adequate brain oxygen levels, reducing the risk of further neurological damage. While other interventions are important, they do not directly address the immediate need to stabilize oxygenation and prevent further deterioration of brain function.
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