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The document outlines guidelines for emergency rescue and transfer including indications for when rescue is needed, objectives for responders, factors in selecting transfer methods, and techniques for one-man, two-men and three-men carries and dragging.

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Emergency Rescue and

The document outlines guidelines for emergency rescue and transfer including indications for when rescue is needed, objectives for responders, factors in selecting transfer methods, and techniques for one-man, two-men and three-men carries and dragging.

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EMERGENCY RESCUE AND

TRANSFER
● EMERGENCY RESCUE
● EMERGENCY TRANSFER

INDICATION OF EMERGENCY RESCUE AND


TRANSFER
● Danger of fire or explosion
● Danger of toxic gases
● Serious traffic hazards
● Danger of electrocution
● Danger of collapsing wall
● Risk of drowning
● Exposure to intense cold or heat; or weather conditions
● Pinning by machinery

OBJECTIVES OF THE RESPONDER


● Ensure open airway
● Assess for breathing
● Control severe bleeding
● Check for other injuries
● Immobilize injured parts
● Arrange for transportation
● Avoid subjecting the unnecessary disturbance victim to any unnecessary disturbance

OBJECTIVES OF THE RESPONDER DURING


TRANSPORTATION

Follow the pneumonics - A to F.


• A - Airway
• B - Breathing
• C - Circulation
• D - Deformities
• E - Extremities
• F - Fatigue

SELECTION IN THE METHODS OF TRANSFER


DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING
● Nature and severity of injury
● Size of the victim
● Physical capabilities of the responder
● Number of personnel and equipment available
● Nature of evacuation route
● Distance to be covered
● Sex of the victim (last consideration)
POINTERS TO BE OBSERVED DURING TRANSFER
● Victim's airway must be maintained open
● Hemorrhage is controlled
● Victim is safely maintained in correct position
● Regular check of the victim's condition is made
● Supporting bandages and dressings remain effectively applied
● The method of transfer is safe, comfortable and as speedy as circumstances permit.
● The victim's body is moved as one unit
● The taller responder stays at the head part of the victim
● Responders must observe ergonomics in lifting the victim
METHODS OF TRANSFER
One-man carry
● Assist to walk
● Carry in arms/ sweetheart carry
● Pack strap carry
● Piggy back carry
● Fireman's carry
Dragging techniques
● Blanket drag
● Shoulder drag
● Clothes drag
● Foot drag
● Inclined drag
Two-men carry/assist
● Assist to walk
● Four-hand seat
● Arm as a litter
● Chair as a litter
● Fireman's carry with assistance
Three-men carry
● Bearers alongside (for narrow alleys)
● 3 men hammock carry
● Four/six/eight men carry
● Blanket carry
● Improvised stretchers
TECHNIQUES IN ASSISTING VICTIM
. Assisting victim to a sitting position from supine position.
. Assisting victim to stand from a sitting position.

ONE-MAN CARRY
Assist to walk
Carry in arms/ Sweetheart Carry
Pack strap Carry
Piggy Back Carry
Fireman's Carry

TWO-MEN CARRY/ASSIST
Assist to walk
Four hand seat
Arm as a lifter
Chair as a lifter

DRAGGING TECHNIQUES
Blanket Drag
Shoulder Drag
Clothes Drag
Foot Drag

THREE-MEN CARRY
Bearers Alongside for Narrow Alleys
3 Men Hammok Carry

8 MEN CARRY

3 MEN HAMMOK
● Responders Ready
● Responders Ready to kneel
● Responders Insert
● Responders Ready to Lift on your Knees
● Responders Lock
● Responders Prepare to Stand
● Responders Face towards the Head
● Responders Walk
● Responders Prepare to STOP
● Responders Ready to Unload
● Responders on your Knees
● Responders Unlock
● Responders Unload

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