What is the recommended medical care sequence once a patient is extracted?

• A. Immediate evacuation only
• B. Immediate assessment, immobilization and bleeding control if needed, rapid triage, and rapid transport to definitive care
• C. Delays to monitor for symptoms
• D. Administer only pain relief before transport

Answer: (B)

The key idea is to address life threats immediately while preparing for definitive care. Start with a rapid assessment to identify problems to the airway, breathing, and circulation, and note the patient’s mental status and vital signs. If there’s a suspected spine or other injury, immobilize to prevent further harm during movement. If there is bleeding, control it promptly with direct pressure, dressings, or tourniquets as needed to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic shock. Then perform rapid triage to determine who needs urgent evac and what level of care is required. Finally, transport the patient quickly to definitive care, continuing monitoring and basic supportive care on the way.

This approach ensures dangerous conditions are managed on the scene, injuries are stabilized to prevent worsening, the patient is categorized by urgency, and they reach definitive treatment as fast as possible. Alternative options miss one or more of these critical steps, either delaying life-saving actions or focusing only on comfort without addressing life threats and stabilization.