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EMERGENCY RESCUE AND TRANSFER
SAMUEL T OLAYVARTsg (Res) PATactical NCO/GMA
SPECIALIZATION/TRAINING
ADVANCE FIRST AID & BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
DISASTER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE RELIEF & RESCUE TRAINING
COMBAT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
EMERGENCY RESCUE AND TRANSFER
Objective:
To provide the students informative ideas, knowledge and skills in the conduct of emergency rescue and transfer .
Allotted time: 2 Hrs
Method of Instruction:
Lecture & Practical Exercise
Scope of the lesson:
1. Emergency Rescue2. Methods of Transfer3. Emergency Action Principles
EMERGENCY RESCUE AND TRANSFER
Guinsaugon, St Bernard, Southern Leyte17 February 2006
Typhoon Yolanda hit Tacloban City, Leyte 08 November 2013
Being a Rescuer is nota simple task
is a procedure for moving a victim from unsafe place to a place of safety.
EMERGENCY RESCUE
a. Danger of fire/explosionb. Danger of toxic gases
Indications for emergency rescue
c. Serious traffic hazardsd. Risk of drowning
Indications for emergency rescue
e. Danger of electrocution f. Danger of collapsing walls
Indications for emergency rescue
e. Storm Surge
Indications for emergency rescue
Methods of Rescue
For immediate rescue without any assistance, drag or pull the victim in the direction of long axis of his body preferably from the shoulders.
Methods of Rescue
If possible, minimize lifting or carrying the injured person before checking for injures – unless you are sure that there is no major fracture or involvement of his neck or spine.
Methods of Rescue
Most of the one-man drags/carries and other transfer methods can be used as methods of rescue.
a. Nature and severity of injury.b. Size of the victim.c. Physical capabilities of the first aider.d. Number of personnel and equipment available.
Factors that determine the method of transfer
e. Nature of evacuation route. f. Distance to be covered.g. Sex of the victim.
Factors that determine the method of transfer
a. Victim’s airway must be maintained open.b. Hemorrhage is controlled.
Pointers to be observed during transfer
c. Check the victim’s condition regularly d. Supporting bandages and dressing remain effectively applied.
Pointers to be observed during transfer
e. The method of transfer is safe, comfortable and as speedy as circumstances permit.
Pointers to be observed during transfer
f. The victim’s body is move as one unit.g. The taller first aider stays at the head side of the victim.
Pointers to be observed during transfer
assist to walk carry in arms saddle back carry back strap carry fireman’s carry blanket drag shoulder drag feet drag
Methods of Transfer
One-man assist/carries/drags
One-man assist/carries/drags
assists to walk four hand seat hand as a litter chair as a litter carry by extremities
Two-man assist/carries
Methods of Transfer
Two-man assist/carries
Two-man assist/carries
Three-man carries
Four/six/eight-man carry
bearers along side ( narrow alley) hammock carry
Methods of Transfer
Blankets
Improvised Stretchers
Blanket Shirts or coats Empty sacks
Methods of Transfer
EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES
Survey the scene. Do primary survey of the victim. Activate Medical Assistance Do a secondary survey of the victim.
Questions . . .
EMERGENCY RESCUE AND TRANSFER
Thank you. . .