Knowing how to transport a seriously injured casualty is one of the most important parts of first aid. Careless or rough handling not only increases the seriousness of his injury but may also cause his death. Unless there is a good reason for transporting a casualty, do not attempt this until some means of medical evacuation is provided. Sometimes when the situation is urgent and you know that no medical evacuation facilities are available, you may have to transport the casualty yourself. This is the reason why you should know the different ways of transporting a casualty. Give the appropriate frost aid before leaving with him. If he has a broken bone, do not transport him until you have splinted or immobilized it.

Figure 10-13.-Choking procedures.

Figure 10-14.-One-rescuer CPR.

Figure 10-15.-Litter made with poles and blanket.

Figure 10-16.-Litter made with poles and jackets.

Do not transport a casualty with a fractured back or neck without a litter. When the casualty has a fracture of any other bodily part, transport him in such a way that it does not aggravate the fracture. An unconscious casualty should be transported on a litter or carried in such away that he will not fall. Transportation by litter is safer and more comfortable for all casualties as well as easier for you. When carrying the casualty is the only

Figure 1O-17.-Litters made by inserting poles through sacks and by rolling blanket.

feasible method because of the terrain or the combat situation or is necessary to save the casualty's life, it should be used; but the casualty should be transferred to a litter as soon as one can be made available or improvised.