An injured person may be removed to shelter by the following methods:
A. Support by a single helper
B. Hand seats
C. Stretcher
D. Wheeled transport
After the appropriate First Aid treatment has been given, the following principles
of transport must be kept in mind:
1. The position assumed by the casualty or in which he has been placed, must not be
disturbed unnecessarily.
2. Throughout the transport a careful watch must be kept on:
a. The general condition of the casualty.
b. Any dressings, etc. that may have been applied
c. Any recurrence of haemorrhage.
3. The transport must be safe, steady and speedy.
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