P-2 Disaster Management — Science STD 10 — Question

Following are the methods used for transportation of patients:
(i) Cradle method: Useful for children and under-weight victims.
(ii) Carrying piggy back: Useful for carrying patients who are unconscious.
(iii) Human crutch method: If one of the legs is injured, the victim should be supported with minimum load on the other leg.
(iv) Pulling or lifting method: This is used for carrying an unconscious patient, through a short distance.
(v) Carrying on four-hand chair: This is useful when support is needed for the part below the waist. 
(vi) Carrying on two-hand chair: Useful for those patients who can’t use their hands but can hold their body upright.
(vii) Stretcher: In an emergency, if a conventional stretcher is not available, then a temporary stretcher can be made using bamboos, blanket etc.
The use of methods depend on following things:
(i) Type of injury.
(ii) Intensity of injury 
(iii) Distance of the shelter from the accident place. 
(iv) Mode of transport.
(v) Number of helpers available.