Proper Techniques in Carrying and Transporting the Victim of Unintentional Injuries

 

Proper Techniques in Carrying and Transporting the Victim of Unintentional Injuries

Transporting on injured person to a safer place requires great care. A first aider must undergo proper training. When doing this a first aider must consider the following factors:

 Weight and height of the victim

 Status of the victim (conscious or unconscious)

 Environment (safe, floor is smooth, narrow or wide)

 Special need considerations (injuries of the victim)

 Below are the things that need to be considered when choosing what transfer method should be used:

1. Type and gravity of injury.

2. Victim’s body size.

3. Physical capacity of the first aider.

4. Availability of materials and equipment

5. Number of capable persons who can help.

6. Nature of evacuation path and distance.

7. Sex of the victim. 

 

Observe the following during the transfer phase: 

1. Airway of the victim. 

2. Control of bleeding. 

3. Victim must always be in the correct position. 

4. Regularly check for vital signs. 

5. Dressing and bandages are in position. 

6. Transfer is safe, comfortable and fast. 

7. Victim is moved as one unit. 

8. The taller first aider is always at the head of the victim.

9. Safety of first aiders is observed.