2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, cadets should be able to:
understand the purpose of the various types of
stretchers
load / unload casualties onto stretchers
transport casualties with stretchers
3. SCOPE
Rescue Preliminaries
Types of Stretchers
Principle of evacuating casualties with stretchers
Loading / unloading of casualty onto the stretcher
Transporting of casualty with the stretcher
Execution of stretcher drill
Questions and Answers
Conclusion
4. RESCUE PRELIMINARIES
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
7. PRINCIPLES OF EVACUATING
CASUALTIES BY STRETCHERS
Stretcher is to be kept as level as possible
Constant watch casualty’s head to determine
and prevent of aspiration/ respiratory failure
Look for any recurrence of haemorrhage
15. TRANSPORTING OF CASUALTY
WITH THE STRETCHER
From ground level to waist level, 1..2..3.. up
(IC’s position is either side of the casualty’s head )
1.
21. CONCLUSION
Adhere to safety precautions when
transporting casualty.
Stretcher must always be kept level
whenever possible
Movement must be coordinated to
maximize safety
Notas del editor
Collapsible Stretcher - Mainly used during sports events. Can be folded twice
Sked Stretcher – Used for aerial evacuation, confined space rescue, hauling casualty over rough outdoor surfaces
Basket Stretcher - To secure injured casualty with spinal injuries. To hoist from height or depth.
Perforated Stretcher - For decontaminating casualties (Hazmat purpose)
Roller Stretcher - A stretcher on a variable-height wheeled frame. To facilitate moving the patient onto a fixed bed or table on arrival at the emergency room.
Scoop Stretcher - Suitable for casualty with spinal injuries.
Add textbox on hand position (interlace)
Add textbox on hand position (interlace)
Change photo (elbow must be tucked in)
Note: If casualty were to slip from the stretcher, he would land leg first. (Moving off with legs first)
Note: If casualty were to slip from the stretcher, he would land leg first. (Moving off with heads first)