Gsailor
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We all know that horizontal lifting is best.
We all know that it is not possible at all times.
I cut this from a previous thread because there are unanswered questions:
Sandy said:
I don't know if the RNLI has a Standard Operating Procedure, I will ask a crew member. One thing that does come to mind it is easier to give 'mouth to mouth' and CPR as you bring a casualty onboard face up.
Fisherman said:
I wrote to them suggesting a stretcher and rail system. Rails across the boat, stretcher slides off the end into the water, casualty, pulled onto stretcher and secured, whole thing slides up and aboard. Casualty is then not in the water in the bottom of the boat and accessible for 1st aid administration. Better supported and secured in case of injury also. No reply
My question is what is wrong with the head first, on their back method?
Is it simply possible damage to back? Or are there other dangers?
We all know that it is not possible at all times.
I cut this from a previous thread because there are unanswered questions:
Sandy said:
I don't know if the RNLI has a Standard Operating Procedure, I will ask a crew member. One thing that does come to mind it is easier to give 'mouth to mouth' and CPR as you bring a casualty onboard face up.
Fisherman said:
I wrote to them suggesting a stretcher and rail system. Rails across the boat, stretcher slides off the end into the water, casualty, pulled onto stretcher and secured, whole thing slides up and aboard. Casualty is then not in the water in the bottom of the boat and accessible for 1st aid administration. Better supported and secured in case of injury also. No reply
My question is what is wrong with the head first, on their back method?
Is it simply possible damage to back? Or are there other dangers?