Question

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

Answer 1

1. Cradle method: This method is highly useful for carrying small children and victims who have less body weight.
2. Carrying piggy back: This method is useful for transporting conscious patients who are weak or unable to walk but can hold onto the rescuer's neck.
3. Human crutch method: If one leg of the person is injured, the victim is supported with minimal load on the other leg. This is called the human crutch method.
4. Carrying on two hands chair: Patients that cannot use their hands but can hold their body upright are carried by such a method.
5. Pulling or lifting method: This technique is specifically used for dragging or carrying an unconscious patient safely over a very short distance.
6. Carrying on a four-hand chair: This method is useful when support is primarily needed for the body part below the waist region of the patient.
7. Stretcher: By making a temporary stretcher in case of an emergency, the unconscious patient can be moved. Such temporary stretchers are made by using bamboo, blankets, etc.