TRANSPORTATION OF THEINJUREDLEARNING OBJECTIVE: Recognize thedifferent forms of emergency transportation,and identify essential BLS equipment andsupplies on Navy ambulances.Thus far we have dealt with emergency methodsused to move an injured person out of danger and into aposition where first aid can be administered. As wehave seen, these emergency rescue procedures ofteninvolve substantial risk to the casualty and should beused only when clearly necessary.Once you have rescued the casualty from theimmediate danger, SLOW DOWN! Casualties shouldnot be moved before the type and extent of injuries areevaluated and the required emergency medicaltreatment is given. (The exception to this occurs, ofcourse, when the situation dictates immediatemovement for safety purposes. For example, it may benecessary to remove a casualty from a burning vehicle.The situation dictates that the urgency of casualtymovement outweighs the need to administeremergency medical treatment.)From this point on, handle and transport thecasualty with every regard for the injuries that havebeen sustained. In the excitement and confusion thatalmost always accompany an accident, you are likelyto feel rushed, wanting to do everything rapidly. To acertain extent, this is a reasonable feeling. Speed isessential in treating many injuries and in getting thecasualty to a medical treatment facility. However, it isnot reasonable to let yourself feel so hurried that you3-24Figure 3–40.—Chair carry.Figure 3–41.—Two-person arm carry.Figure 3–42.—Two-person arm carry (alternate).
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