Which phase of extrication follows the other three phases?

The phase of immobilizing and extricating the patient is the final step in the vehicle extrication process. This phase is where responders take the necessary actions to safely remove the patient from the vehicle after ensuring that all previous phases have been completed effectively. It typically follows the recognition and management of hazards, stabilization of the vehicle, and gaining access to the patient.

In this final phase, ensuring the patient's safety and minimizing further injury becomes crucial. By this point, the area should have been assessed for hazards, the vehicle should be stable and secured to prevent movement, and the rescue personnel should have gained safe access to the patient. This sequence is critical to ensure that all precautions are taken and that the extrication is carried out as safely and efficiently as possible.