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Which different methods are used for transportation of patients during a disaster? Why?

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For the transportation of patients following methods are used :
(1) Cradle method : This method is used for children and persons with less weight.
(2) Carrying piggy back : This method is useful in carrying the unconscious persons.
(3) Human crutch method : If one leg of the person is injured, then the victim is supported with minimum load on the other leg. This is called human crutch method.
(4) Pulling or lifting method : For carrying an unconsious person for a short distance this method is used.
(5) Carrying on four- hand chair : This method is used when the support is needed for a part below waist region.
(6) Carrying on two-hand chair : Patients that connot use their hands but can hald their body upright, are carried by such method.
(7) Stretcher : By making temporary stretcher in case of emergency, the unconscious patient can be moved. Such temporary stretchers are made by using bamboos, blanket, etc.
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