MAPEH - Procedure in Assessing Medical Situations Flashcards
The first aider should assess the victim by doing what?
— obtain consent from the victim
— gain the confidence of the victim
— identify the victim’s problem and which of them requires immediate first aid.
— get useful information about the victim for use of attending medical personnel afterwards.
Quickest way to move the victim.
Ankle Pull
This method supports the head of the victim.
Shoulder Pull
This method is suitable for children or very light people.
One-Person Lift
This is used to carry a victim in longer distances.
Firefighter Carry
Ideal way of pulling a victim.
Blanket Pull
To carry the victim in longer distances.
Pack-Strap Carry
Conscious victims can use rescuers as crutches in swinging their legs.
Two-Person Drag
Entails carrying alert victims to moderate distances and it only used for victims that are able to stand unsupported.
Four-Handed Seat
Usually for transporting unconscious victims in long distances.
Two-Handed Seat
Three or more rescuers alternately position themselves both sides of the victim.
Hammock Carry