b'Moving an Injured PersonChapterAny movement of an injured person may result in increased pain, blood loss and shock, which couldmake their condition worse. An injured person in a dangerous environment such as on the road, railway line or in a confined area where there are dangerous fumes, must be quickly and carefully moved to safety.You should only move an injured or collapsed person:To ensure the safety of yourself, any bystanders and the patient.Where extreme or inclement weather conditions exist.If there is hazardous terrain involved such as a steep rocky mountain slope or creek bed.To assist in the care of the patients airway by turning them into the recovery position.To help control severe bleeding.You should stay with the patient and send others to seek help. If movement is necessary and help is available, the most experienced first aider should assume command.Young ChildrenIn the event of a road traffic accident a conscious infant / child should be left in their rigid seat or capsule until assessed by ambulance personnel. If possible, remove the seat or capsule from the car with the infant / child in it.Manual HandlingManual Handling is defined as any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain any object (including a person).A patient needing first aid management which requires some manual handling can be a heavy unstable and unpredictable load and correct manual handling techniques are required to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury to the first aider.Lifting TechniquesWhen preparing to move the patient: Before moving the patient, assess the situation and environment.Only if safe to do so and without risk to yourself, others and the patient, determine the best method to move the patient which will minimise all risks. Do you need to move the patient?Is there a better option?Avoid unnecessary bending or twisting of the patient because rough handlingcan aggravate or cause further injury, such as fractures, spinal injury and bleeding.Try to have as many helpersas possible to assist with support of the head, neck,Log Rollchest, pelvis and limbs. ABlanket Dragspinal board may be used if available.If you are on your own, you may need to carefully drag the patient. Either an ankle or arm-shoulder drag is acceptable.238 Road Accidents'