Exrtication modalities: Self – Rapid – Programmed

Balance patient needs with the time available

Know your equipment, your team and your options

As the clinical condition changes, extrication tactics may need to change

Everything is going smoothly so far and you're at the side of the crashed race car looking at the driver. The race has been brought under the control, nothing is burning and the car's electrics have been disabled. The focus is now largely on the clinical needs of the potentially injured competitor and there are several parts that go into the next few decisions that need to be made.

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