Different Types Of Dressing And Bandages And Different Ways Of Transporting A Victim

Question 1

Commonly used to support fractures and dislocations, apply slint, form slings, and make imrpovised tourniquets

Answer 1

Triangular bandage

Question 2

Trying triangular bandages. It it secure and it does not slip

Answer 2

Square/Reef knot

Question 3

A folded triangular bandage

Answer 3

Cravat bandage

Question 4

This is the quickest way to move a victim in a short distance on an even ground.
•Hold the victim on ankles or pants.
•Pull with your legs, with your back as straight as possible.
•Keep pulling on a straight line as possible.
•Watch over the head for possible bounce on uneven surface.

Answer 4

Ankle pull

Question 5

This method supports the head of the victim. It is preferred than ankle pull. Rescuer should bend over at the waist while pulling.
•Hold the victim by the clothing under the shoulders
•Support the head by keeping your arms on both sides of the head.
•Keep pulling on a straight line as possible.

Answer 5

Shoulder pull

Question 6

This method is suitable for children or very light people.

•Put your arms under the victim’s knees and around their back.

Answer 6

One-person lift

Question 7

This is used to carry a victim in longer distances.
Positioning the victim demands a very able rescuer or someone’s assistance.
•Victim is placed over once shoulder.
•Wrap one arm across victim’s legs and grip the victim’s opposite arm.

Answer 7

Firefighter carry

Question 8

This is an ideal way of pulling a victim.

•Position the victim on a blanket with head 2 ft. from one corner of the blanket
•Wrap the blanket corners around the victim
•Pull with your legs and back as straight as possible.
•Keep pulling on a straight line as possible.

Answer 8

Blanket pull

Question 9

This is usually done to carry the victim in longer distance.
•Place both victim’s arm over your shoulders.
•Cross victim’s arms, holding the wrists with arm, close to your chest.
•Balance load with your hips and support the victim with your legs.

Answer 9

Pack-strap carry

Question 10

In this method, conscious victims can use rescuers as crutches in swinging their legs. For unconscious victims, this method moves the victim out of immediate danger quick and easy.

•With the victim on the ground, rescuers stand on either side of the victim’s chest.
•Rescuer’s hand nearest the feet grabs the victim’s wrist on their side of the victim while other hand grasps the clothing of the l shoulder nearest them

Answer 10

Human crutch/ Two person drag

Question 11

This method entails carrying conscious and alert victims to moderate distances. This is only used when victims are able to stand unsupported and hold themselves upright during transport.

•Rescuers grab wrists as shown forming the seat.
•Allow the victim to sit by lowering the seat using legs, not the back. Victim’s arms are placed around the rescuers’ necks.
•Rescuers stand using legs, and keep their back straight.

Answer 11

Four-handed seat

Question 12

This is used for carrying victims up and down the stairs or through narrow or uneven areas, using a sturdy chair with no wheels.
•Have the victim sit on the chair.
•The rescuer positioned on the victim’s head holds the chair with palms in. He/she then tilts the chair.

On short distances or stairwells, the second rescuer faces in and holds the chair legs.
•On longer distances the second rescuer separates the victim’s legs, his/her back into the chair and both rescuers stand using their legs.

Answer 12

Chair carry

Question 13

Three or more rescuers alternately position themselves on both sides of the victim, with the strongest rescuer on the side with fewer rescuers.
•Rescuers reach under the victim and grasp one wrist of the opposite rescuer.

Rescuers at the ends will use their free hand to support the victim’s head and feet/legs.
•Rescuers will then squat and lift the victim using proper lifting techniques.

Answer 13

Hammock carry

Question 14

Used to lift on a bed or stretcher, and for transporting them in short distances.
•All rescuers will kneel on the knee nearest to the victim’s feet.
•Rescuer at the head of the victim will signal the two others to lift the victim up and rest the victim on their lifted knees.

Answer 14

Strecher lift/ three-person carry

Question 15

Usually for transporting unconscious victims in long distances.
•Both rescuer squat down on either side of the victim and reach under the victim’s shoulders and under the knees.
•Rescuer grasps each other’s wrist and stand with proper lifting technique.
•Walk in the direction where the victim is facing.

Answer 15

Two-handed seat