Evacuation of Casualties

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 The patient must be shifted securely from the incident site to a safe place in the field hospital. The treatment given to the patient will be lost if there is negligence in shifting the whole treatment.

Types of Evacuation of Casualties

There are two types of Evacuation of casualties exercised.

1. Emergency Moves:

These are the moves applied when there is an immediate threat to life.

2. Non-Emergency Moves:

These moves are applied when there is no immediate threat to life and the rescuer can easily shift the patient.

Methods of Evacuation of Casualties

Rescuer or manpower is considered very important. So here we have division according to the availability of rescuers.

1. Methods of Evacuation of Casualties with One Rescuer:

One rescuer can lift, carry, or evacuate a single person easily. The methods in the case of one rescuer are given below.

a. Ankle Pull:

The ankle pull is the fastest method for moving a victim a short distance over a smooth surface. This is not a preferred method of patient movement. 

b. Shoulder Pull:

The shoulder pull is preferred to the ankle pull. It supports the head of the victim. The negative is that it requires the rescuer to bend over at the waist while pulling.

c. Blanket Pull:

It is a crucial method for dragging a victim over a rough surface in the event of an emergency. The procedure is given below
-This is the preferred method for dragging a victim
-Place the victim on the blanket by using the "logroll" or the three-person lift.
-The victim is placed with the head approx. 2 ft. from one corner of the blanket.
-Wrap the blanket corners around the victim.
-Keep your back as straight as possible.
-Try to keep the pull as straight and in line as possible. 

d. One person lift/Baby Carry:

This only works with a child or a very light person. Place your arms under the victim's knees and around their back.

e. Firefighter Carry:

This technique is for carrying a victim over longer distances. It is very difficult to get the person up to this position from the ground. Getting the victim into position requires a very strong rescuer or an assistant.

f. Pack-Strap Carry:

When injuries make the firefighter carry unsafe, this method is better for longer distances than the one-person lift.

2. Methods of Evacuation of casualties with two Rescuers

a. Human Crutch/Two-Person Drag:

For the conscious victim, this carry allows the victim to swing their leg using the rescuer as a pair of crutches. For the unconscious victim, it is a quick and easy way to move a victim out of immediate danger. For the unconscious victim, the rescuers will grasp the belt or waistband of the victim's clothing.

b. Four-Handed Seat:

This technique is for carrying conscious and alert victims over moderate distances. The victim must be able to stand unsupported and hold themselves during transport.

c. Two-Handed Seat:

This technique is for carrying a victim over longer distances. This technique can support an unconscious victim.

d. Chair Carry:

This is a good method for carrying a victim up and down stairs or through narrow or uneven areas.

e. Improvised Stretcher:

This technique requires two poles/pipes strong enough to support the victim's weight and at least two shirts.

f. Blanket Stretcher:

This technique requires two poles and a blanket.

3. Methods of Evacuation of Casualties with three Rescuers

a. Hummock Carry:

Three or more rescuers get on both sides of the victim. The strongest member is on the side with the fewest rescuers.

b. Three-Person Lift:

This technique is used for lifting a patient into a bed or stretcher, or for transporting them over short distances. 





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