A 33-year-old restrained driver of a motor vehicle crash is awake and alert, complaining only of neck pain. The vehicle is stable and no hazards are present. When removing this patient from his vehicle, you should:
A. use the rapid extrication technique.
B. immobilize him with a vest-style device.
C. maintain slight traction to his neck area.
D. adequately secure him to a long backboard.
Ans: B. immobilize him with a vest-style device.
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