Which of the following best describes the removal prep items?

• A. Gurney, backboard, and ambulance crew ready
• B. Emergency blanket or debris bag; Gurney, backboard, and ambulance crew ready
• C. First aid kit and tourniquet
• D. Vehicle fluids and battery disconnect tools

Answer: (B)

Removal prep in auto extrication focuses on getting the patient ready for safe transfer: you want to protect and prepare the patient while having the right equipment and team ready to move them immediately. An emergency blanket or debris bag covers two important needs. The blanket helps control temperature and comfort during exposure, reducing chilling and stress as the patient is moved. A debris bag provides a barrier against dirt and contaminants and can protect the patient from sharp debris on the vehicle interior during extraction. At the same time, having the gurney, backboard, and ambulance crew ready ensures the patient can be immobilized and moved smoothly to the stretcher and then transferred to EMS without delay, maintaining spinal precautions and airway management as needed. This combination directly addresses both stabilization during removal and a seamless handoff to medical care, which is why it best describes removal prep items.