Arm Carry Emergency Safety Techniques.pptx

Arm Carry Emergency Techniques

1. Arm Carry Emergency Techniques

2. In emergency situations, carrying an injured person or individual in distress is crucial for their survival and safety. Emergency carry techniques are designed to help rescuers transport people quickly and efficiently, while minimizing further injury

3. These techniques vary depending on the circumstances, the type of injury, and the environment. This highlights common emergency carry methods, their applications, and the importance of using the correct technique.

4. Basic Principles of Emergency Carry Techniques 1. Assess the Situation: Before attempting to carry someone, always evaluate the scene for safety hazards and check for any immediate threats. Ensure that you are not putting yourself in harm's way. 2. Communication: If possible, communicate with the person being carried. Reassure them to reduce panic, and make sure they understand that help is on the way.

5. 3. Stability and Comfort: Avoid causing further injury or discomfort. Use appropriate body mechanics and when lifting or carrying the injured person. 4. Teamwork: In most emergency situations, it’s advisable to have more than one rescuer. Some carries require multiple people to ensure the injured person’s safety.

6. Choosing the Right Carry 1. Injury Type: If the person has broken bones, spinal injuries, or head trauma, certain carries may be more appropriate than others. 2. Environment: Tight spaces, narrow hallways, or hazardous environments may require different techniques compared to open areas.

7. 3. Physical Capability: The strength and endurance of the rescuer(s) should be taken into account to ensure they can maintain the technique effectively. 4. Distance: Some carries, like the firefighter’s carry, are better for longer distances, while others are suited for short moves.

8. Reminders The goal is to move the injured individual safely while minimizing the risk of further injury.

9. Different techniques are suited to different injuries, environments, and levels of assistance, with some techniques requiring a single rescuer and others requiring a team.

10. By understanding and practicing these carry methods, emergency responders and civilians alike can provide effective and life-saving help during critical situations.

11. Types of Emergency Carry Techniques 1. The One-Person Lift is an emergency carry technique that allows a single rescuer to lift and move an injured person to safety. This technique is generally used when the person is conscious and can bear some weight, or if they need to be moved short distances and there's no assistance available. It's important to use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury to both the rescuer and the victim.

12. 2. The Pack Strap Carry is an emergency carry technique that is particularly useful for moving an injured or unconscious person over short to moderate distances. It's called the "Pack Strap Carry" because the victim is carried in a position similar to a backpack, with the rescuer’s arms passing under the victim’s armpits, holding their body securely. This method is relatively simple to perform and can be done by a single rescuer.

13. 3 . The Four-Handed Seat (also known as the Four-Handed Lift or Four-Handed Carry ) is a rescue technique used to move an injured or unconscious person over a short distance. This method involves two rescuers, each using their hands to support and lift the person, creating a seat-like position. The Four-Handed Seat is effective for situations where a person is unable to walk but does not require the level of support a stretcher or other more formal carry methods might provide.

14. Last Reminder Be serious of what we discussed today, because even a civilian like us can save lives and minimizing the rate of death during such emergency.