Emergency Situations

At the scene of a serious collision, an injured person who appears unconscious in the vehicle should generally:

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Correct Answer: B. Be left in place until paramedics arrive, unless there is fire or imminent danger

Spinal cord injuries are common in serious collisions and easily worsened by untrained handling. Unless fire, fuel, water, or another life-threatening hazard requires immediate extraction, leave the victim in place, call 911, and wait for trained paramedics.