Explain with suitable examples, the care to be taken when using the methods of transporting patients.

The methods and procedures in used to transport patients depends on type of injury.

Examples:

•Patients who are an unconscious are transported by carrying piggy back or by pulling or lifting method.

•Patients who cannot use their hands are transported by carrying on two-hand chair, while four-hand chair is used when support is needed for the part below the waist.

•Stretcher: In an emergency a temporary stretcher can be made using bamboos, blanket, to transport patients.