2.3.1 stretcher drill
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STRETCHER DRILLS Transportation of Casualties with Stretcher
Transcript of 2.3.1 stretcher drill
- 1. STRETCHER DRILLS Transportation of Casualties with Stretcher
- 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
- 5. RESCUE PRELIMINARIES Make sure hands are tucked into the belt and legs are crossed
- 6. TYPES OF STRETCHERS 1. Collapsible Stretcher 2. Sked Stretcher 3. Basket Stretcher 4. Perforated Stretcher 5. Roller Stretcher 6. Scoop Stretcher
- 7. PRINCIPLES OF EVACUATING CASUALTIES BY STRETCHERS Stretcher is to be kept as level as possible Constant watch casualtys head to determine and prevent of aspiration/ respiratory failure Look for any recurrence of haemorrhage
- 8. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Opening of collapsible stretcher 1. 2.
- 9. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Opening of collapsible stretcher 3. 4.
- 10. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Getting ready to lift casualty (For normal/light weight casualty) 6.5.
- 11. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER IC positions stretcher alongside casualty (For normal/light weight casualty) 7.
- 12. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Loading onto stretcher (For normal/light weight casualty) 8. 9.
- 13. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Getting ready to lift casualty (For heavy/obese casualty) 1. 2.
- 14. LOADING/UNLOADING OF CASUALTY ONTO THE STRETCHER Loading onto stretcher (For heavy/obese casualty) 3.
- 15. TRANSPORTING OF CASUALTY WITH THE STRETCHER From ground level to waist level, 1..2..3.. up (ICs position is either side of the casualtys head ) 1.
- 16. TRANSPORTING OF CASUALTY WITH THE STRETCHER Ready, 1..2..3.. move. (Move off with casualtys legs first) 2.
- 17. TRANSPORTING OF CASUALTY WITH THE STRETCHER Moving down the steps (Move off with casualtys legs first) 2.
- 18. TRANSPORTING OF CASUALTY WITH THE STRETCHER Moving up the steps (Move off with casualtys head first)
- 19. PRACTICE ON STRETCHER DRILL
- 20. QUESTIONS?
- 21. CONCLUSION Adhere to safety precautions when transporting casualty. Stretcher must always be kept level whenever possible Movement must be coordinated to maximize safety