2.3.3 emergency methods of evacuating casualties
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METHODS OF EVACUATING CASUALTIES
Without Without EquipmentEquipment
• Understand assessment of situation and safety precautions associated with evacuating different casualties
• Be able to practice such techniques correctly
• Demonstrate safety precautions while executing these rescue techniques
OBJECTIVES
• Introduction
• Assessment of Situation
• Precautionary Actions
• 1-Man Evacuation Methods
• 2-Man Evacuation Methods
• Questions and Answers
• Conclusion
SCOPE
• State of Victim• Type of Injury• Availability of Manpower• Distance and Route
A decision making process that allows the incident
commander to gather information, examine all relevant
factors and develop appropriate strategies.
ASSESMENT OF SITUATION
• Commence search at the greatest point of survival Top to Bottom
GENERAL GUIDELINES
• Ensure proper posture while executing rescue manoeuvres.
• Don appropriate protective gears at all times
• Handle the casualty with care as they are fragile
• Ensure all rescue equipments are in hand before rescue
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Rescue helmet and gloves to be worn at all times
• Smart 4 rolled down to Long 4
• Ensure all surrounding hazards are cleared before approaching for victim for rescue
RESCUE PRELIMINARIES
• Make sure hands are tucked into the belt and legs are crossed
RESCUE PRELIMINARIES
ONE MAN RESCUE
• Evacuation of casualty of similar or heavier weight
FORE METHOD
• Casualty is of light weight
• No spinal/back injuries
• This method is not recommended to be performed by cadets
FIREMAN’S LIFT
• Casualty must be of light weight relative to rescuer
• No spinal/back injuries
THE CRADLE
• Casualty is conscious and able to hang on
• Casualty must be of light weight relative to rescuer
PICK-A-BACK
• Casualty is too heavy to lift.
• Only to be used as a last resort.
BACKWARD DRAG
• Casualty is able to walk with assistance
HUMAN CRUTCH
PRACTICAL
TWO MAN RESCUE
• Casualty is unable to walk
FORE & AFT METHOD
• Casualty is able to walk with assistance
DOUBLE HUMAN CRUTCH
• Not suitable for unconscious casualty
• Casualty is too heavy for one rescuer to handle
2-HANDED SEAT
• Casualty has one injured leg
• Not suitable for unconscious casualty
3-HANDED SEAT
4-HANDED SEAT
• Casualty is needed to be carried
• Casualty is too heavy for one rescuer to handle
• Not suitable for unconscious casualty
PRACTICAL
With proper rescue With proper rescue
procedures and safety procedures and safety
precautions, a speedy rescue precautions, a speedy rescue
will be able to save the lives will be able to save the lives
of those trapped within the of those trapped within the
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CONCLUSION