You are on the scene of a car crash where the driver is sitting in the driver's seat with a potential spine injury. There is a fire under the hood of the car and the smoke is starting to seep into the front cab of the vehicle. What should you do?
A. Instruct the patient to get out of the car and lie ont he long backboard.
B. Use the rapid extrication technique if there is still time.
C. Apply the KED loosely.
D. Skip the immobilization and have the patient get out fo the car herself.
Answer: B. Use the rapid extrication technique if there is still time.
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