Module 3

Patient /Casualty Handling

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 Module 3
Patient / Casualty Handling
Objectives:
Knowledge objectives:

After completing this module, participants will be able to -

1. Define Emergency Transfer

2. Enumerate the following:
• Factors to be consider during transfer
• Different methods of transfer
• Pointers to observed during transfer

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 Skill objectives:
• Demonstrate and perform the different transfer
methods

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Patient / Casualty Handling

EMERGENCY TRANSFER
Is a rapid movement of patient from unsafe to a
place of safety.

Indications for Emergency Rescue

1. Danger of fire or explosion.
2. Danger of toxic gases or asphyxia due to lack of
oxygen.
3. Serious traffic hazards.
4. Risk of drowning.

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Patient / Casualty Handling

5. Danger of electrocution.
6. Danger of collapsing walls

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Selection of transfer method will depend

on the following:

1. Nature and severity of the injury.

2. Size of the victim.
3. Physical capabilities of the first aider.
4. Number of personnel and equipment available.
5. Nature of evacuation route.
6. Distance to be covered.
7. Sex of the victim (Last Consideration).

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