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Vehicle extrication
Vehicle extrication is the process of removing a patient from a vehicle which has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Patients who have not already exited a crashed vehicle may be medically (cannot exit a vehicle due to their injuries) or physically trapped, or unable to exit the vehicle because a door will not open.
Once an incident scene is protected, extrication can commence. Vehicle extrication can be considered in six phases. These phases are:
Once a scene is protected, for example from other moving traffic, the fire service commander will complete a rapid assessment to identify any significant hazards that may present immediate risks to emergency service workers, members of the public or the patient or patients. This may include fire, hazardous substances, the risk of falling from a height, or being electrocuted or injured by falling masonry from a damaged building. Steps are then taken to mitigate these risks.
Phase 1 is rapid stabilisation, these are simple methods to improve vehicle stability:
Phase 2 is stabilisation achieved using chocks and wedges under and around the vehicle.
Phase 3 is the use of additional equipment to stabilise a vehicle. This may be more complex and include:
Glass management involves controlling the risk posed by the windows of the vehicle. This is not just the removal of the vehicle’s windows: it must also include the control of any glass fragments which may pose a risk to the patient and attending emergency service personnel, or which could damage equipment, especially hydraulic hoses.[citation needed]
The space creation step starts with a structural assessment of the involved vehicle to determine which vehicle components could be simply opened, moved, or manipulated by utilising a vehicle’s natural design features. This would include opening doors, windows or sunroofs and moving/removing seats or headrests. Beyond that, an extrication plan will be formulated which details which vehicle body parts will need to be removed, displaced or reformed to allow access to the patient or patients. A number of specific techniques can be utilised and these are discussed later.
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Vehicle extrication
Vehicle extrication is the process of removing a patient from a vehicle which has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Patients who have not already exited a crashed vehicle may be medically (cannot exit a vehicle due to their injuries) or physically trapped, or unable to exit the vehicle because a door will not open.
Once an incident scene is protected, extrication can commence. Vehicle extrication can be considered in six phases. These phases are:
Once a scene is protected, for example from other moving traffic, the fire service commander will complete a rapid assessment to identify any significant hazards that may present immediate risks to emergency service workers, members of the public or the patient or patients. This may include fire, hazardous substances, the risk of falling from a height, or being electrocuted or injured by falling masonry from a damaged building. Steps are then taken to mitigate these risks.
Phase 1 is rapid stabilisation, these are simple methods to improve vehicle stability:
Phase 2 is stabilisation achieved using chocks and wedges under and around the vehicle.
Phase 3 is the use of additional equipment to stabilise a vehicle. This may be more complex and include:
Glass management involves controlling the risk posed by the windows of the vehicle. This is not just the removal of the vehicle’s windows: it must also include the control of any glass fragments which may pose a risk to the patient and attending emergency service personnel, or which could damage equipment, especially hydraulic hoses.[citation needed]
The space creation step starts with a structural assessment of the involved vehicle to determine which vehicle components could be simply opened, moved, or manipulated by utilising a vehicle’s natural design features. This would include opening doors, windows or sunroofs and moving/removing seats or headrests. Beyond that, an extrication plan will be formulated which details which vehicle body parts will need to be removed, displaced or reformed to allow access to the patient or patients. A number of specific techniques can be utilised and these are discussed later.