Emergency Care
A summary of emergency first aid measures for various types of condition is shown in the following table.
Measures
Condition and Emergency measures
Any emergency-
Assess the situation
Assess the casualty
Assess the condition
Give appropriate first aid
Spinal injury –
Place casualty on hard surface in horizontal position
Place hard board under the victim when being placed on a stretcher for minimum handling and movement of the victim. Place pads between thighs, knees, ankles to reduce his movements. Immobilize head and neck region with pillows on either side.
Tie feet and ankles together
Tie knees and thighs together
