Question

Explain with suitable examples, the care to be taken when using the methods of transporting patients.

Answer 1

The following methods can be used for carefully transporting patients:

1. Carrying piggyback: 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 of the victim is injured. The victim should be supported with a minimum load on the other leg.
5. Carrying on a 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 a 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 bamboo, blankets, etc.