初级组 Lesson 15
- 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.