Abstract
Background Prompt and safe extrication of motor vehicle accident patients is essential to allow efficient transport to hospital. A rapid extrication technique was developed in the Oslo-Akershus Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire service in 1999. The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation trains fire fighters, police and EMS personnel in this technique. This study investigated how well the technique can be learned by rescue personnel and the extent of its implementation. A previous study indicates that rapid extrication is an a more efficient alternative than previously existing techniques [1].
Highlights
Prompt and safe extrication of motor vehicle accident patients is essential to allow efficient transport to hospital
A rapid extrication technique was developed in the Oslo-Akershus Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire service in 1999
This study investigated how well the technique can be learned by rescue personnel and the extent of its implementation
Summary
Prompt and safe extrication of motor vehicle accident patients is essential to allow efficient transport to hospital. Rapid Extrication of entrapped victims of motor vehicle accidents; a feasibility study AS Johnsen1,2*, S Fattah1,3, JE Andersen1, T Vigerust1, M Rehn1,4 From London Trauma Conference 2012 London, UK. Background Prompt and safe extrication of motor vehicle accident patients is essential to allow efficient transport to hospital.
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