DRRR

2. 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.
Indications for Emergency Rescue:
is a rapid movement of patient from unsafe to a
place of safety.
EMERGENCY RESCUE
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte

3. 1. Nature and severity of the injury.
2. Size of the victim.
3. Physical capabilities of the first aider.
4. Number of personnel and equipment
available.
5. Nature of evacuation route.
6. Distance to be covered.
7. Gender of the victim (last consideration).
Selection of transfer method will
depend on the following:
is moving a patient from one place to another after giving
first aid.
TRANSFER
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte

4. POINTERS TO BE OBSERVED DURING TRANSFER
1. Casualty’s airways must be maintained open.
2. Haemorrhage is controlled.
3. Victim is safely maintained in the correct position.
4. Regular check of the casualty’s conditions are made.
5. Supporting bandages and dressings remain effectively applied.
6. The method transfer is safe, comfortable and as speedy as
circumstances permit.
7. The patient’s body is moved as one and the taller first aider must
stay at the head side of the victim.

5. 8. When more than one is moving a casualty always appoint someone to
give verbal commands.
9. Move a casualty only if necessary and you are not putting yourself in
danger
10. Always explain to the victim what is happening so that he or she can
cooperate as much as possible.
11. First aiders/bearers must observed ergonomics/body mechanics in
lifting and moving the victim.

6. Methods of Transfer: (One man carry/assist/drag)
ASSIST TO WALK CARRY IN ARMS
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte

7. PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
FIREMAN’S DRAG
FIREMAN’S CARRY

8. PACK-STRAP CARRY
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
PIGGY-BACK CARRY

9. BLANKET DRAG
CLOTH DRAG
FEET DRAG

10. Two mans assist/carry:
ASSIST TO WALK WITH
ASSISTANCE
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
FOUR HAND SEAT CARRY

11. PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
HAND AS A LITTER FIREMAN’S CARRY W/ ASSISTANCE

12. PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
CHAIR AS A LITTER CARRY BY EXTREMITIES

13. Three man’s assist/carry:
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
BEARERS ALONG SIDE

14. PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte
FOUR MAN’S CARRY
Four man’s carry:
BLANKET CARRY

15. Command used in 2 or more rescuers
PREPARATORY EXECUTORY
Ready to kneel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kneel
Hands over the patient - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move
Ready to insert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Insert
Place the victim on our knees, ready to lift - - - - - - - - - Lift
Ready to stand and press the patient on our chest - - - Stand
Leg/ head center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move
Ready to walk, inner foot first - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Walk
Ready to stop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Stop
Face center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move
On your knees and rest, ready to kneel - - - - - - - - - - - Kneel
Ready to unload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unload
Reminders:
All team
members must
answer
“ READY ”
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Province of Lanao del Norte

16. INITIAL TRIAGE AND TAGGING
TRIAGE
is a process use in sorting patients into categories of priority for
care and transport based on the severity of injuries and medical
emergencies.
The cardinal rule of TRIAGE is to do the greatest good for the greatest
number.

17. The START system: Patient’s evaluation is based on 3 primary
observation (RPM):
RESPIRATION
PERFUSION
MENTAL STATUS

18. Tagging of Patient
Priority one (red tag) immediate care, life threatening.
Priority two (yellow tag) delayed care; can delay transport
and treatment to one hour.
Priority three (green tag) hold care; can delay transport up to
three hours.
Priority four (black tag) no care required; patient is dead.

19. End of Module 3
Thank you…