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The article discusses ways to help a driver suffering from crash injuries and compartment syndrome. He states that when a driver is trapped within the vehicle and waiting for extrication efforts, it is important to consider basic life support management. He discusses the necessity of giving the trauma patient proper ventilation, continuous monitoring of an electrocardiogram and enough breathing and perfusion.

The article presents a case study of a multiple-vehicle collision at bridge due to unexpected icing. Police officers and first responders were there to assist motorists and prevent further accidents. They skate their way to aid the victims using extrication equipment. The scene was manageable and the operation was successful. The responders attended to the unexpected incident by focusing on the needs of hospitals and rescue and safety resources.

The article examines the case study of a 32-year-old farmer who was trapped by both legs in farm machinery in the field. It discusses how the farmer was saved after being trapped almost up to his pelvis through the amputation of his legs which was decided by the Attack One crew. It says that the decision was due to the difficulty in the extrication of the patient who had massive blood loss. The author cites that the case shows how a patient of a major trauma is being taken cared for blood loss.

The article evaluates several medical equipment including the Mini Perfit ACE extrication collar from Ambu Inc., Head Wedge cervical immobilization device from Ambu Inc., and Ultra-Vue backboard.