2. Module 3
Patient / Casualty Handling
Objectives:
Knowledge objectives:
1. Define Emergency Transfer
2. Enumerate the following:
After completing this module, participants will be able to -
• Factors to be consider during transfer
• Different methods of transfer
• Pointers to observed during transfer
TR 3-2
4. 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.
Indications for Emergency Rescue
First Aid Visual Aids
Patient / Casualty Handling
TR 3-4
Is a rapid movement of patient from unsafe to a
place of safety.
EMERGENCY TRANSFER
5. 5. Danger of electrocution.
6. Danger of collapsing walls
TR 3-5
First Aid Visual Aids
Patient / Casualty Handling
6. 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.
Selection of transfer method will depend
on the following:
First Aid Visual Aids
Patient / Casualty Handling
TR 3-6
5. Nature of evacuation route.
6. Distance to be covered.
7. Sex of the victim (Last Consideration).