Question

Explain with suitable examples , the care to be taken when using the

methods of transporting patients,​

Answer 1

1. Patients who cannot use their hands should be transported by carrying on two hand chair
2. Patients who are unconscious must be transported by pulling or lifting method
3. For transportation piggy backs can also be used.

Answer 2

(1) Cradle method: this method is used for children and underweight victims.

(2) Carrying piggy back: this method is used for carrying patients who are unconscious.

(3) Human crutch method: if one of the legs is injured, the victim should be supported with minimum load on the other leg.

(4) Pulling or lifting method: this method is used for carrying and unconscious patient, through a short distance.

(5) Carrying on four-hand chair: this method is used when support is needed for the part below the waist.

(6) Carrying on two-hand chair: this method is useful for those patients who cannot use their hands but can hold their body upright.

(7) Stretcher: In an emergency, if a conventional stretcher is not available, then a temporary stretcher can be made using bamboo, blanket, etc.