Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Disaster Management3 Marks
Question
Which different methods are used for transportation of patients? Why?
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Answer
For the transportation of patients following methods are used:
Cradle method: This method is used for children and persons with less weight.
Carrying piggy back: This method is useful in carrying the unconscious persons.
Human crutch method: If one leg of the person is injured, then the victim is supported with minimum load on the other leg. This is called human crutch method.
Pulling or lifting method: For carrying an unconscious person for a short distance this method is used.
Carrying on four-hand chair: This method is used when the support is needed for a part below waist region.
Carrying on two-hand chair: Patients that cannot use their hands but can hold their body upright, are carried by such method.
Stretcher: By making temporary stretcher in case of emergency, the unconscious patient can be moved. Such temporary stretchers are made by using bamboos, blanket, etc.
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