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Patient Casualty Handling

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PATIENT /

CASUALTY
HANDLING
Presented by:
S1HM Catequista PN
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge Objectives:
After completing this module,
participants will be able to:
1. Define what is rescue.
2. Know the indications of emergency
rescue.
3. Describe what is transfer.
4. Identify the factors to be considered in
transfer.

Skill Objectives:
1. Demonstrate the different methods of
moving a victim
Emergency Rescue

Is a rapid movement of patient from unsafe


place to a place of safety.
Indications of
Emergency Rescue
1. Danger of fire or
explosion
2. Danger of toxic gases
or asphyxia due to lack
of oxygen
3. Serious traffic hazards
4. Risk of drowning
5. Danger of
electrocution
6. Danger of collapsing
walls.
Methods of
Rescue

1. For immediate rescue without any assistance,


drag or pull the victim.

2. Most of the one – man drags/carries and other


transfer methods can be used as methods of
rescue.
TRANSFER

Is moving a patient from one place to


another after giving first aid.
Continued…

Factors to be considered in the selection


of choosing the transfer method:

 Nature and severity of the injury.


 Size of the victim.
 Physical capabilities of the first aider.
 Number of personnel and equipment
available.
 Distance to be covered.
 Sex of the victim (last consideration)
Continued…

Pointers to be observe during transfer

Victim’s airway must be maintained open.


Hemorrhage is controlled.
Victim is safely maintained in the correct
position.
Regular check of the victim’s condition is
made.
Supporting bandages and dressing remain
effectively applied.
Continued…

The patient’s body is moved as one unit.


The taller first aiders stay at the head side of
the victim.
First aiders/bearers must observed proper
ergonomics in lifting and moving of patient.
The method of transfer is safe, comfortable,
and as speedy as circumstances permit
Continued…

Methods of Transfer:

One-man assist/carries/ drags

Assist to walk Blanket drag


Carry in arms (cradle) Armpit/shoulder drag
Pack strap carry Cloth drag
Piggy back carry Feet drag
Fireman’s carry Inclined drag (head
Fireman’s drag first- passing the
stairway)
PACK STRAP CARRY
SHOULDER DRAG
FOOT DRAG
BLANKET/PONCHO DRAG
PIGGY-BACK CARRY
FIREMAN’S CARRY
FIREMAN’S DRAG
CRADLE CARRY
Continued…

Methods of Transfer:

Two-man assist/ carries

Assist to walk
Four-hand seat
Hands as a litter
Carry by extremities
Chair as a litter
Fireman’s carry with assistance
2 RESCUER EXTREMITY
CARRY
2 RESCUER ASSIST
Continued…

Methods of transfer
Three-man carries
Bearers alongside (for narrow alley)
Hammock carry
Four/six/eight-man carry
Blanket
(demonstrate the insertion, testing and lifting
of blanket)
Improvised stretcher using two poles with:
Blanket
Commercial stretchers
COMMANDS USED IN
TWO OR MORE
RESCUERS
Commands Reply Execute

Ready on the knees? Ready On the knees


Hands over the victim hands over
Practice Interlock interlock
Release release
Ready to insert? Ready insert
Ready on the knees? Ready on the knees
Interlock interlock
Ready to stand? Ready stand
Continued…

Commands Reply Execute

Head/Foot center face center face


Ready to walk with your
Inner foot first? Ready Walk
Ready to stop? Ready Stop
Ready on the knees? Ready on the knees
Ready to unload Ready unload

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