In Moldovan first-aid guidelines for road accidents, what emergency rescue technique is used to extract an unconscious casualty from a driver's seat when fire threatens?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Rautek maneuver, supporting the casualty's head and chest with rescuer's arms under armpits
- Step 1: The Rautek extraction maneuver slides the rescuer's arms under the patient's armpits to grip one forearm, supporting the head against the rescuer's chest. Answer: The Rautek maneuver, supporting the casualty's head and chest with rescuer's arms under armpits. Why not the others: Pulling by feet or neck causes devastating cervical cord damage.
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