Disaster Management – Types of rescue methods

When any disaster happens or in any emergency situation one should act fast as a rescuer. Below mentioned rescue types or methods helps to shift injured persons for any medical assistance.

1. Ankle pull rescue method:
It is a simple method for moving the victim a short distance over a smooth surface.

1. Pick the pick victim by both ankles
2. Pull with your legs not your back
3. Keep back as straight as possible

2.Shoulder pull rescue method:
It supports head of victim. Drawback is that it requires rescuer to bend down

1. Pick victim by clothing under shoulder
2. Support head
3. Try to keep pull as straight and in line as possible

3. Blanket pull rescue method:
It is a simple method to drag the victim.

1. Place victim with head approx 2ft from one corner of blanket
2. Wrap the blanket corner around victim and pull with back as straight as possible

4. One person lift rescue method:
This method used only for child and light weight person.

5. Fire fighter carry rescue method:
It is used to carry a person over a long distance. It requires stronger rescuer.

6. Pack strap carry rescue method:
it is also used to carry a person over a long distance. Victim is locked his hand over the rescuer shoulder.

7. Rescue by two rescuer method:
A. Human crutch – For conscious victim this method is used to carry him. It is a easy way to move the person from danger. For unconscious victim rescuer grasp the victim with belt.

B. Four handed seat: For moderate resistance this method is used.

C. Two handed seat:  It is used to carry a person over a long distance it also supports unconscious victim.

8. Chair carry rescue method:
It is used for carrying the person through stairs.

9. 3 Rescuer hammock carry  rescue method:
The strongest member is on one side while other to another side of victim . the person near to head will command for lifting.

10. 3 person carry rescue method:
It is used for lifting the patient into paid or transporting them over a short distance.