An Unresponsive Patient Is Found Sitting in the Front Seat

question 40

Multiple Choice

An unresponsive patient is found sitting in the front seat of a vehicle with his legs pinned under the dash.Once his legs have been freed,which of the following methods should be used for removal of the patient?

• A) Rapid take-down
• B) Rapid extrication technique
• C) Scoop stretcher
• D) Quick extraction

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Definitions:

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