Which action is part of glass management during extrication?

Which action is part of glass management during extrication?

• A. Stabilize glass, remove window with proper tools, cover broken glass
• B. Break glass to access
• C. Remove glass without gloves
• D. Ignore broken glass

Answer: (A)

During glass management in extrication, the goal is to control and protect everyone from shattered debris while gaining safe access to the patient. The best action is to stabilize the glass to prevent movement, remove the window with proper tools to avoid uncontrolled breakage, and cover the broken glass to contain shards and protect people from sharp edges. Stabilizing the glass reduces the chance of additional injury if the vehicle shifts or you move equipment. Using the right tools to remove the window helps you access the patient cleanly without scattering more glass fragments. Covering the broken area with a blanket or protective cover keeps glass from falling into the patient’s space and protects rescuers from cuts. Breaking the glass to access would create more sharp fragments and mats of debris, increasing risk. Removing glass without gloves exposes you to serious lacerations, and ignoring the broken glass leaves hazards that can cause injuries or contaminate the scene.

During glass management in extrication, the goal is to control and protect everyone from shattered debris while gaining safe access to the patient. The best action is to stabilize the glass to prevent movement, remove the window with proper tools to avoid uncontrolled breakage, and cover the broken glass to contain shards and protect people from sharp edges. Stabilizing the glass reduces the chance of additional injury if the vehicle shifts or you move equipment. Using the right tools to remove the window helps you access the patient cleanly without scattering more glass fragments. Covering the broken area with a blanket or protective cover keeps glass from falling into the patient’s space and protects rescuers from cuts.

Breaking the glass to access would create more sharp fragments and mats of debris, increasing risk. Removing glass without gloves exposes you to serious lacerations, and ignoring the broken glass leaves hazards that can cause injuries or contaminate the scene.