Vehicle extrication
Vehicle Extrication
Vehicle extrication (/vɪˈhiːkəl ɛkstrɪˈkeɪʃən/) is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision, when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable. A delicate approach is needed to minimize injury to the victim during the extrication. This operation is usually accomplished by using chisels and hydraulic tools (including the Jaws of Life).
Etymology
The term "extrication" comes from the Latin "extricatus", which is the past participle of "extricare" meaning "to disentangle". The term "vehicle" is derived from the Latin "vehiculum", meaning "a means of transport".
Related Terms
- Jaws of Life: A type of hydraulic tool used in vehicle extrication to cut and spread vehicle structures.
- Chisels: A tool with a characteristically shaped cutting edge used in vehicle extrication to cut through vehicle structures.
- Hydraulic Tools: Tools that use fluid to generate a force. They are commonly used in vehicle extrication.
- Motor Vehicle Collision: An incident in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vehicle extrication
- Wikipedia's article - Vehicle extrication
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