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the victim to a supine (face-up) position.
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Treat other injuries.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE
INJURED
PRINCIPLES OF LIFTING
include to:
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get as many people to help as possible
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keep the victim as close as possible
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bend knees, keep back straight and use legs strength to stand up
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not make sudden twisting movements when carrying
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use the same principles to place victim back down.
METHODS OF LIFTING
1 Rescuer Techniques
2 Rescuer Techniques
Body Support:
Stand on injured side of victim to
provide support
Double-craddle carry:
One rescuer on each side lifting one
leg, while supporting victim’s back
Piggy Back:
Carrying the victim on the back
Cross-handed seat carry:
Rescuers hold on to each others
wrists, forming a seat