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Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person. Transport an ill or injured person to a medical facility yourself:When you can do so without causing any further harmAsk someone to come with youBe sure you know the quickest route to the nearest facility that is emergency equippedMonitor the pers
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1. Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person What are some life threatening conditions?
For what life threatening situation would you care first for a couple of minutes, and then call?
First Aid Challenge pg. 23
2. Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person Transport an ill or injured person to a medical facility yourself:
When you can do so without causing any further harm
Ask someone to come with you
Be sure you know the quickest route to the nearest facility that is emergency equipped
Monitor the person closely, watching for any changes in the condition
3. Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person Never transport an ill or injured person:
When the trip aggravate the injury or illness
When the person has or may develop a life threatening condition
If you are unsure of the nature of the injury or illness
4. Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person Moving an ill or injured person:
Generally you should not move a person unless…
You are faced with immediate danger
You have to get to another person who has a more serious problem
It is necessary to give proper care
5. Transporting / Moving an Ill or Injured Person Moving an ill or injured person:
Guidelines for moving:
Use your legs – bend at the knees and hips
Avoid twisting your body
Walk forward
Avoid twisting the ill or injured person’s body, especially if you suspect a spinal injury
Do not move a person who is too large to move comfortably