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This document outlines procedures for emergency rescue and transfer of victims from dangerous to safe locations. It describes indications for emergency transfer such as fire, toxic gases, traffic hazards, or structural collapse. The objectives of first aid during transfer are to ensure an open airway, control bleeding, immobilize injuries, and arrange transportation while avoiding unnecessary disturbance. The correct transfer method depends on factors like the injury, victim size, capabilities of the first aider, equipment available, and evacuation route. Single, double, and multi-person carries and drags are described as methods of transfer.

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Ert

This document outlines procedures for emergency rescue and transfer of victims from dangerous to safe locations. It describes indications for emergency transfer such as fire, toxic gases, traffic hazards, or structural collapse. The objectives of first aid during transfer are to ensure an open airway, control bleeding, immobilize injuries, and arrange transportation while avoiding unnecessary disturbance. The correct transfer method depends on factors like the injury, victim size, capabilities of the first aider, equipment available, and evacuation route. Single, double, and multi-person carries and drags are described as methods of transfer.

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Emergency Rescue and Transfer (ERT)

Emergency Rescue
It is the procedure of moving a victim from a dangerous place to a safe place. The procedure of moving a victim from a safe place to a safer place is called Emergency Transfer.

Indication for Emergency Transfer


Danger of fire or explosion Danger of toxic gases or asphyxia Serious traffic hazard Danger of electrocution

Indication for Emergency Transfer


Danger of collapsing walls Risk of drowning Exposure to intense cold or heat; or weather conditions Pinning by machinery

Objectives of First Aid during ERT


Ensure open airway Control severe bleeding Check for other injuries Immobilize injured parts Arrange for transportation Avoid subjecting the victim to any unnecessary disturbance

Pointers for the selection of Correct Method


Nature or severity of the injury Size of the victim Physical capabilities of the first aider Number of personnel and equipment available

Pointers for the selection of Correct Method


Nature of evacuation route Distance to be covered Sex of the victim

Methods of Transfer
One-man Assist/Carries/Drag Two-man Assist/Carries Three or More Carry

One-man Assist/Carries/Drag
Assist to walk Pack strap carry Firemans carry Piggyback carry Lovers carry

Two-man Assist/Carries
Two-man carry by extremities Two-man four hand seat

Three-Man Carry or More


Bearers along the side Hammock Carry

Things to consider..
Move the victim only if his ABCs are stable. As much as possible, let the victim move on his own. Always ask the permission of the victim and keep him informed. Observe ergonomics in lifting and transfer.

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