By 吉隆坡循人中学圣约翰救伤队

1. LESSON 15
~TRANSPORT~

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. The cradle method
• For child or light casualty.

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

8. Thw two person human crutch method

9. The pick-A –Back method

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

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

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

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

14. Stretcher.