Question

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Which different methods are used for transportation of patients? Why?

Answer 1

 In emergency condition, different methods are used for transportation of patients. The methods to be adopted depends on the condition of the patient. Following are the various condition to be adopted while transporting patients:

• Cradle method: useful for children and under-weight victims
• Carrying piggy back: useful for carrying patients who are unconscious
• Carrying on two hands chair: useful for those patients who cannot use their hands but can hold their body upright 
• Pulling or lifting method: useful for carrying an unconscious patient through a short distance
• Carrying on four-hand chair: useful when support is needed for the part below the waist