ELEMENTARY FIRST AID

TRANSPORTING A CASUALTY
Unless there is danger from fire, explosions or
toxic substances do not move a casualty until
suspected fractures has been immobilized and
severe bleeding has been stopped.
Then check out the best route for transport, lift
the casualty gently and carry him smoothly -
remember that every jolt causes him
unnecessary pain.

The method of transport will depend on the

nature of the injury.
If the ship is in port, it is usually best to await
the arrival of an ambulance
 MANHANDLING

• A simple pick a back method is useful only where the casualty is conscious and able to
hold on by putting his arms round the carrier’s neck.
Fireman’s Lift
 Drag Carry Method

• Drag Carry Method may have to be used in narrow spaces,

particularly where there is wreckage following an explosion
and where it may be possible for only one man to reach a
trapped patient and rescue him
Three Hand Lift

three Handed Seat is that one of the helpers has a free arm and
hand that can be used either to support an injured limb or as a
back support for the casualty
NEIL ROBERSTON STRETCHER
• used on board ship, it is easily carried, gives
firm support to the patient, and is particularly
useful in narrow spaces,
• If the patient is unconscious, place him on his
back and tie his ankles and feet together with
a figure of eight bandage, and his knees with a
board fold bandage; also his wrists (fig.21)
Transport by Nell-Robertson stretcher
preparing to lift
Three persons are required to carry out the lift

• No.1 takes charge; he stands astride the patients legs, with his right
hand under the left calf and his left hand under the right thigh (fig.22).

• No.2 stands astride the chest and clasp his hands underneath the
patient.

• No.3 places the patient’s wrist (tied together) round No. 2’s neck. If
the patient is conscious he may himself be able to clasp his hands
round the neck of No.2.

The stretcher, with all straps unfastened. Should be positioned close to

the head of the patient.
If spinal injury is suspected extreme care should be exercised in moving
the casualty.
• No. 1 now gives the order to lift.
• While No. 3 support the head of the
unconscious patient with one hand and, with
the other, slides the stretcher under the
patient, at the same time opening the flaps.

• When the stretcher is in position, No.1 gives

the order to lower and all lower together.
(Transport by Nell-Robertson lifting the patient on
Stretcher with stretcher opened out under arm)
(Transport by Nell-Robertson stretcher the stretcher is strapped

up and the patient is ready for removal)

FIRST AID SATCHELS OR BOXES
• 01. Non-Woven Swab 4 pcs
• 02. Adhesive Plasters 3 strips
• 03. Butterfly Band Aid 4 pcs
• 04. Large Size Band Aid 1 pc
• 05. Wet Tissue (Soap) 3 pcs
• 06. Wet Tissue (NaCL) 3 pcs
• 07. Scissors 5 1/2" 1 pcs
• 08. Adhesive Tape 1 roll
• 09. Tweezers 1 pc
• 10. Emergency Blanket 1 pc
• 11. Elastic Bandage 1roll
• 12. Safety Gloves 1 pair
• 13. Triangular Bandage 1 pc
• 14. Safety Pin 6 pcs
• 15. Conforming Bandage 1roll
• 16. Plastic Box, PP (21? 14? 7cm) 1
pc