15 Evacuation And Transport

Question 1

What are the 6 questions to ask if a person must be moved?

Answer 1

What is the condition and experience level of the group?
How far must we travel and how long OR how long will it take for help to arrive?
What equipment do we have?
What is the weather?
What is the terrain like?
What position is safest and most comfortable for the person (back or side)?

Question 2

What are the 4 guidelines to ensure for all types of transport?

Answer 2

Make sure person is
Comfortable 
Protected 
Secure
Stabilize any fractures and head, neck and spinal injuries.

Question 3

Sled rescue guidelines:

Answer 3

Ensure person controlling sled can see the person at all times.

Question 4

Boat evacuation guidelines:

Answer 4

If possible put pfd on person.
Monitor temperature as bottom of boat can be cold.
Do not tie stretcher to boat in case it capsizes.

Question 5

Helicopter evacuation guidelines:

Answer 5

Find or create large flat area.
Set up fire or improvised windsock so pilot can gauge wind.
Ensure everyone is a safe distance away.
Approach helicopter upon signal from pilot.

Question 6

What are the three types of carries for person without head/neck/spine injury?

Answer 6

Clothes drag
Two person seat carry (grip forearms in square on top)
Walking assist

Question 7

List three types of improvised stretchers.

Answer 7

Rope (criss cross with blanket on top)
Coat stretcher
Simple fold with tarp or blanket.

Question 8

4 tips for using a stretcher:

Answer 8

Examine materials first.
Test it.
3 people per side if tough terrain.
Appoint a leader.

Question 9

Body mechanics principles for stretcher carries:

Answer 9

Use legs.
Keep weight close to body.
Keep body alignment.
Reduce height or distance - lift in stages.
Keep spine, wrists and knees in normal alignment.

Question 10

Main principle of stretcher use and getting help.

Answer 10

Don’t move them if it may further their injury. Call for help.

Question 11

List 3 types of signals for help:

Answer 11

Fire (Smokey by day, bright by night)
Flares
Electronic devices (give gps coordinates)

Question 12

How many signals are the universal signs of,distress?

Answer 12

3

Question 13

Principles for sending messengers for help:

Answer 13

2 people with enough provisions to stay overnight.

Question 14

What information should messengers have?

Answer 14

Date/time/exact location of emergency (gps coordinates).
Where rescuers should meet group.
All injury details- who, how many, nature of injuries.
Description of first aid given.
Names/addresses/phone of group members.
List of supplies and equipment.
Where helicopter could land.