Casualty HandlingItems required:ItemNumber
Whiteboard or similar1
Basket stretcher with securing straps (if available)1
Folding stretcherAt least 1
Lashings For each folding stretcher
Rescue dummy if available (live casualties can be used if
dummies not available or insufficient dummies are available)At
least 1, ideally 1 for each stretcher that will be in use
concurrently
BlanketsAt least 2
Sturdy chairAt least 1
Spine board 1
Risks Manual handling - Safe work practices, emphasise during
briefings Cuts and abrasions - Correct PPE and safe work practices
Rope burns - Wear gloves, PPE Slips, trips and falls Safe work
practices, correct PPE
Casualty Handling CH1 Introduction to casualty handling 25 min
CH2 Improvised casualty lifts 45 min CH3 Preparing stretchers 45
min CH4 Loading and securing casualties 55 min CH5 Moving
stretchers 35 min Assessment Activity 1E 10 min Assessment Activity
5 20 min total 225 min
Topic 2 Casualty handling techniques
Introduction
Who can tell me about Safe Lifting Techniques, has any one
completed a course?
When lifting always ensure:
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2. Your back is straight3. You lift with your legs4. That you
have a firm and secure grip5. That you have your feet comfortably
apart and have secure footing6. That you are capable of lighting
the load safely7. That you are able to stand close to the load as
you are lifting
Lifting CommandsThings to remember:1. There is a command process
when we are lifting objects or casualties. If it is an object the
command is given by the team leader, if it is a casualty it is
given by the First Aid Officer.
2. You place yourselves around the stretcher with the strongest
members at the head of the stretcher (the casualtys head). This
First Aid Officer stands at the head of the stretcher to monitor
the casualtys condition. If there are enough people to go around
the stretcher than the First Aid Officer should walk next to the
stretcher.
3. Determine your pathensure it is cleartalk to your teamwork
out if the casualty should go head or feet firstwe want the
casualties head to remain elevated above their feet where
possible.
4. The process for lifting are: REMEMBER when lifting and
lowering stretchers do not lift or lower with your back bent
because this may cause injury or damage to your back.
Single Person Techniques1. Single Human CrutchI am going to
explain and demonstrate a single person crutch and then I would
like you to practice. The casualty must be conscious and capable of
giving the rescuer some assistance
Okay up you get, have a practiceRemoval down stairs This method
is used for a heavy casualty going down stairs and other areas
While the casualty is lying on their back, come to the head and
lift the casualty into the sitting position and reach through and
grab their wrists. Stand using correct lifting technique move the
casualty to where they need to go.
Two person techniquesTwo handed seatA simple way to carry a
casualty
1. The rescuers kneel on either side of the casualty and get
them into a seated position.2. Then the rescuers place an arm under
the knee and link up with the hand to wrist grip.3. Their free arms
are crossed over the casualtys back, where they get a firm grip on
the clothing.4. The leader should give the normal commands for
lifting and lowering.
Three-handed seatGives the casualty good support and comfortable
for the rescuers
1. One rescuer grips their left wrist with their right hand and
the second rescuer grips the first rescuers right wrist, and has
their own wrist gripped by the first rescuers left hand to form a
seat.
If the casualty is able to stand briefly, you can place your
hands under them. If not, the rescuers hand must be placed under
the casualtys knees first and then joined up.
Four-handed seatThis is where the each rescuer grasps their left
wrist and the right wrist of their partner.This provides a
comfortable seat for the casualty and minimal strain on the
rescuers. The casualty must be conscious to hold on.
Fore-and-aft lift
