You are at the scene of a vehicle accident with an unconscious, non-breathing patient who has a pulse. The method used to extricate the victim should be:
A) rapidly extricate the victim.
B) perform all spinal precautions prior to moving the patient to protect spine.
C) apply short immobilization device and extricate rapidly.
D) intubate in place and take full spinal precautions prior to movement.
Answer: A
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