Use of Carry Chairs in first aid treatment-“First Aid”

Carry chairs

These chairs are kept in many schools, workplaces, and shops. They are used for moving casualty’s long passages and up and down stairs.

  1. Unfold the chair.
  2. Test it by pushing down the seat, to check that it can support the casualty’s weight.
  3. Confirm the following things.
    • The canvas seat and back are not showing signs of wear and tear.
    • The wheels move freely.
    • The safety strap is secure
    • There are no signs of other damage.
  4. Sit the casualty in the chair.
  5. Secure the safety strap over his arms.
  6. Put his feet on the footbar.
  7. Get a helper to support the chairs back so that it does not topple backwards along with the casualty.
  8. Explain the procedure to the casualty.
  9. Tip the chair backwards gently. Push it forwards carefully. Maintaining safety speed.
  10. Take corners widely to prevent the chair form overbalancing.
  11. Do no pull the chair, as it may cause the chair along with the casualty fall towards you.
    • If there is a step or an immovable object in the way, use the following method.
    • Stand behind the chair.
    • Face it towards the top of the steps.
    • Get your helper to sit a few steps down, facing the chair.
    • Tip the chair backwards gently. Push it forwards so that the wheels are not the edge of the steps.
    • Ask your helper to squat down and grasp the handles or footrest. Let him control the lift.
    • Pick up the chair together, your helper straightening his legs as he lifts the chair.
    • If you have to rest in the mid- lift, use the landing rather than the steps.
    • If going up the steps, use reverse procedure.

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