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What is the biggest advantage to using a litter in transporting a victim?
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∙ 14y ago
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries The victim is less likely to have his or her injuries made worse by movement across rough terrain. Also, depending on the circumstances, a litter makes a victim far easier to transport. <><><>
* Stabilization of the victim's spine. * Ability to easily move the victim into shock and recovery positions. * Safety of the victim and rescue team. * The ability to move the victim in all 3 dimensions without significant risk of losing control of the victim * Control of the incognizant patient.
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∙ 14y agoThe biggest advantage to using a litter or gurney when transporting a victim is preventing further damage to the victim. If the victim has a spinal injury keeping him still is absolutely crucial to prevent permanent paralysis, that is if the injury is not a complete severing of the spinal nerves. Another major advantage is comfort of the victim and ease of working on the victim during vehicular transportation.
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As you prepare to transport a victim utilizing a litter you're reminded that one of the biggest advantages to using the litter is that?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries.
What is the the biggest advantages to using the litter?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries
As you prepare to transport a victim utilizing a litter you are reminded that one of the biggest advantages to using a litter is what?
The victim is less likely to aggravate existing injuries.The victim is less likely to have his or her injuries made worse by movement across rough terrain.Also, depending on the circumstances, a litter makes a victim far easier to transport.Stabilization of the victim's spine.Ability to easily move the victim into shock and recovery positions.Safety of the victim and rescue team.The ability to move the victim in all 3 dimensions without significant risk of losing control of the victimControl of the incognizant patient.
As you prepare to manually transport an injured victim you realize you're the only individual physically able to transport the victim Since the victim is unconscious what carrying method do you use?
A "fireman's carry" is the recommended method if you can lift and carry the victim. Otherwise an improvised litter if this is practical. Any method is limited by the capabilities of the transporting person.
As you prepare to transport a victim utilizing a litteryou're reminded that one of the biggest advantages to using the litter is that?
less likely to aggravate existing injuries
The litter is prepared and positioned at the victim's side?
SABC: you use the three-man lift procedure to place the victim on to the litter
Which is not a method for transporting a victim by yourself?
pickle...thats the answer mr. nova net <rolling the victim;> ~nova net~
Why should you use a litter to carry a victum with a sprained ankle?
The victim can't walk and he/she might be heavy. That's why you should use a litter to carry a victim with a sprained ankle.
Who is the biggest victim in the play Oedipus?
The victim is the chicken... Joke! It is Oedipus Rex! Why? Me dont know!
What are the advantages of taking a personal injury settlement?
There are a few advantages to taking a personal injury settlement. The biggest advantage to take a settlement is avoiding lengthy court proceedings. It also guarantees a payment award and gets money to the victim faster.
The preferred method for moving the victim long distance?
The preferred method is on a litter or a stretcher. You can improvise litters--there's a way to wrap a poncho around two long poles so the victim doesn't fall out.
One of your Airmen severely sprained his ankle while completing a night land navigation course you have a long distance to transport the victim you select a litter because?
You're less likely to aggravate existing injuries and injure the victim further.
