If a trauma patient cannot be assessed properly in his or her vehicle, you should:

A) apply a rigid cervical collar, perform a rapid assessment only, and then remove the patient with the two-person lift technique.
B) maintain manual stabilization of the head, apply a cervical collar, and move the patient from the vehicle onto a long backboard.
C) apply a vest-type extrication device and then rapidly remove him or her from the vehicle using at least three people.
D) grasp the patient behind the shoulders, cradle his or her head in your arms to protect the spine, and rapidly extricate him or her from the car.

Answer: B) maintain manual stabilization of the head, apply a cervical collar, and move the patient from the vehicle onto a long backboard.

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