Indications for rapid extrication of a patient from a motor vehicle crash include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Rapid extrication is indicated when a patient's life is in immediate danger and they need urgent medical treatment that cannot be provided at the scene. This includes situations like a compromised airway that cannot be managed on scene, uncontrolled hemorrhage, or other potentially reversible life-threatening conditions. However, the presence of a suspected spinal injury alone does not necessitate rapid extrication without considering the potential for further harm; in such cases, careful movement with spinal precautions is preferred unless the patient's life is directly threatened by remaining in the vehicle.

Indications for Rapid Extrication of a Patient from a Motor