YEAR 11 FIRST AID

1. YEAR 11 FIRST AID CRISIS MANAGEMENT - MOVING THE CASUALTY

2. MOVING THE CASUALTY • Unless absolutely necessary, the patient should NOT be moved. If the situation arises where the patient does need to be moved ensure: • DRSABCD is followed • Injuries have been treated where possible • The patient is reassured • Head & neck movement is kept to a minimum

3. DRAG METHOD • WHAT - can be carried out as a leg drag or backward drag by holding underneath the shoulders. • WHAT DOES IT DO - This method enables one person to move the patient when he/she is too heavy to be lifted. The leg drag is the fastest method for moving a patient a short distance over a smooth surface, but not the preferred method as it does not support the head. The negative with the shoulder pull is having to bend at the waist.

4. HUMAN CRUTCH METHOD • WHAT – This method can take place with one or two rescuers. It involves the conscious patient being supported by having one arm around the neck of the rescuer and being able to swing their legs, with the rescuer providing support to lean on like a crutch. • WHAT DOES IT DO – This method can be used with all victims, particularly a patient with limitation of independent movement and ability to cooperate. For the unconscious patient, it is a quick and easy way to move a patient out of immediate danger.

5. FOUR-HANDED SEAT METHOD WHAT – two-person carry, using hands and wrists locked together to support the weight of the patient. WHAT DOES IT DO – This technique is for carrying conscious and alert victims moderate distances. The victim must be able to stand unsupported and hold themselves upright during transport.

6. CHAIR LIFT • WHAT – This method involves 2 people lifting the patient, who is seated in the chair. The chair should be a sturdy one, not aluminum, swivel or lightweight folding. • WHAT DOES IT DO – This method enables the patient to be carried up and down stairs or through narrow or uneven areas.

7. FIREMAN’S CARRY • WHAT – the patient is carried over one shoulder. The rescuer’s arm, on the side that the victim is being carried, is wrapped across the victim’s legs and grasps the victim’s opposite arm. • WHAT DOES IT DO – This method enables the patient to be carried longer distances. It requires a strong rescuer or an assistant.