6. Explain with suitable examples, the
care to be taken when using the
methods of transporting patients.
7. Explain the differences.
a. Weather and climate
b. Degradable and non-degradable
waste.
Answers
Answer:
Whereas weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, climate describes what the weather is like over a long period of time in a specific area. Different regions can have different climates. ... Weather tells you what to wear each day. Climate tells you what types of clothes to have in your closet.
These terms itself defines the ability of the substances which are degradable or not. Materials like plants, animals, their waste, paper, fruits, flowers, vegetables fall under biodegradable substances, on the other hand, rubber, plastic, chemicals, paint plastic falls under the category of the non-biodegradable items.
The following methods can be used for carefully transporting patients:
1. Carrying piggy back: This method can be used for transporting patients who are unconscious.
2. Cradle method: It can be used for transporting children and under-weight victims.
3. Pulling or lifting method: It can be used for carrying an unconscious patient through a short distance.
4. Human crutch method: This method is useful, if one of the legs is of the victim is injured. The victim should be supported with minimum load on the other leg.
5. Carrying on two-hand chair: This method can be used for those patients who cannot use their hands but can hold their body upright.
6. Carrying on four-hand chair: This method is implied when support is needed for the part below the waist.
7. Stretcher: If a conventional stretcher is not available in an emergency, then a temporary stretcher can be made using bamboos, blanket, etc.