LESSON 15~TRANSPORT~

The principles of lifting• Safe grip• Straight back• Knee bent• Arms close to the body and elbow flexed• Feet apart• When lifting,object close to the body• Seek help if necessary.

The factor which influence the decision to move a casualty.• safety , comfort and well being of casualty.• Nature of injury• Conditions at scene of accident.

The conditions which govern the selection of method.• Nature and severity of injury.• Number of helpers and facilities available.• Distance to shelter.• Nature of route to be travelled.

Principles to be observed when moving a casualty.• Position of casualty to be maintained• Observed general condition.• Maintain an open airway.• Ensure control of bleeding.• Constant immobilisation of injured limbs.• Maintain safety and steadiness.

The cradle method• For child or light casualty.

The human crutch method• Stand at casualty’s injured side• casualty able to walk

Thw two person human crutch method

The pick-A –Back method

The four handed seat.• Unable to move• leg able to band.

The three handed seat• One free hand support the leg.(unable to band)

Two handed seat• Free hand grasps the casualty’s clothes.

The fore and aft method• When the space does not permit the use of hand seat.

Stretcher.