The time immediately after injury is crucial in the management of the trauma patient. The primary survey is designed to identify and treat life-threatening injuries quickly and is indicated for the evaluation of all trauma patients. In this podcast, Dr Jenny Jamieson, Emergency Medicine Consultant at The Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre talks to us about the principles behind the Trauma Survey, including the Primary, Secondary & Tertiary assessment, with a focus on the initial identification and management of injuries. Current at date of publication 29/05/2020.