You are on the scene of a car that hit a tree head on. The patient has a laceration to his forehead and a deformity to his left forearm. The car is a hybrid that runs on traditional as well as hydrogen gas. There is moderate front-end damage to the vehicle, but the air bags did not deploy. The patient was wearing a seat belt. What instruction is most appropriate in this situation?

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In this situation, the most appropriate instruction is to have the battery cables disconnected. This will prevent any electrical shortages or sparks that could potentially ignite the hydrogen gas in the vehicle. It is important to prioritize the safety of the patient and responders on scene. Placing a flare near the oil spill may also be important, but it is a secondary concern. Deactivating the airbags by turning off the engine is not necessary as the airbags did not deploy. Puncturing the hydrogen tank would be a dangerous and unnecessary step that could potentially cause an explosion.

You Are on the Scene of a Car That Hit