2.3.3 emergency methods of evacuating casualties

METHODS OF EVACUATING CASUALTIES

Without Without EquipmentEquipment

• Understand assessment of situation and safety precautions associated with evacuating different casualties

• Be able to practice such techniques correctly

• Demonstrate safety precautions while executing these rescue techniques

OBJECTIVES

• Introduction

• Assessment of Situation

• Precautionary Actions

• 1-Man Evacuation Methods

• 2-Man Evacuation Methods

• Questions and Answers

• Conclusion

SCOPE

• State of Victim• Type of Injury• Availability of Manpower• Distance and Route

A decision making process that allows the incident

commander to gather information, examine all relevant

factors and develop appropriate strategies.

ASSESMENT OF SITUATION

• Commence search at the greatest point of survival Top to Bottom

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Ensure proper posture while executing rescue manoeuvres.

• Don appropriate protective gears at all times

• Handle the casualty with care as they are fragile

• Ensure all rescue equipments are in hand before rescue

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Rescue helmet and gloves to be worn at all times

• Smart 4 rolled down to Long 4

• Ensure all surrounding hazards are cleared before approaching for victim for rescue

RESCUE PRELIMINARIES

• Make sure hands are tucked into the belt and legs are crossed

RESCUE PRELIMINARIES

ONE MAN RESCUE

• Evacuation of casualty of similar or heavier weight

FORE METHOD

• Casualty is of light weight

• No spinal/back injuries

• This method is not recommended to be performed by cadets

FIREMAN’S LIFT

• Casualty must be of light weight relative to rescuer

• No spinal/back injuries

THE CRADLE

• Casualty is conscious and able to hang on

• Casualty must be of light weight relative to rescuer

PICK-A-BACK

• Casualty is too heavy to lift.

• Only to be used as a last resort.

BACKWARD DRAG

• Casualty is able to walk with assistance

HUMAN CRUTCH

PRACTICAL

TWO MAN RESCUE

• Casualty is unable to walk

FORE & AFT METHOD

• Casualty is able to walk with assistance

DOUBLE HUMAN CRUTCH

• Not suitable for unconscious casualty

• Casualty is too heavy for one rescuer to handle

2-HANDED SEAT

• Casualty has one injured leg

• Not suitable for unconscious casualty

3-HANDED SEAT

4-HANDED SEAT

• Casualty is needed to be carried

• Casualty is too heavy for one rescuer to handle

• Not suitable for unconscious casualty

PRACTICAL

With proper rescue With proper rescue

procedures and safety procedures and safety

precautions, a speedy rescue precautions, a speedy rescue

will be able to save the lives will be able to save the lives

of those trapped within the of those trapped within the

rubble of a disaster.rubble of a disaster.

CONCLUSION