What is entrapment?

• A. A temporary obstacle that can be cleared with time.
• B. A scenario where responders are unable to access the patient due to distance.
• C. A condition in which a person is caught within a closed area with no way out or has a limb trapped.
• D. A sign of minor injuries.

Answer: (C)

Entrapment means a person is physically confined in a space with no way out or has a body part, usually a limb, trapped in something, so they cannot free themselves. This creates a high priority safety situation that requires careful assessment, stabilization, and a planned extrication to free the person without causing additional injuries. It isn’t about a temporary obstacle that can be cleared with time, nor about responders being unable to reach the patient from distance, and it certainly isn’t a sign of minor injuries. It’s specifically about being trapped inside a closed area or with a limb stuck, which demands a controlled, deliberate rescue approach.