A pediatric patient involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision is being transported via helicopter. What is the most important initial intervention to stabilize this patient?
Initiate intravenous access for fluid resuscitation
Pediatric patients have smaller airways, and maintaining an open airway is the most critical first step in trauma management. While obtaining intravenous access and assessing other injuries are important, ensuring a patent airway takes precedence.
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