The position commonly used by the wounded when transporting the wounded on a folding stretcher

(Summary description)1. Supine position.Folding stretchers can be used in this position for all seriously injured persons. It can avoid excessive bending of the neck and spine and prevent the occurrence of vertebral body dislocation; for the open wound of the abdominal wall defect, when the wounded shouts to hold his breath, the intestinal tube will prolapse, so that the wounded can take the supine flexion position, which can prevent the abdominal organs come out.

The position commonly used by the wounded when transporting the wounded on a folding stretcher

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　　1. Supine position

　　Folding stretchers can be used in this position for all seriously injured persons. It can avoid excessive bending of the neck and spine and prevent the occurrence of vertebral body dislocation; for the open wound of the abdominal wall defect, when the wounded shouts to hold his breath, the intestinal tube will prolapse, so that the wounded can take the supine flexion position, which can prevent the abdominal organs come out.

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　　2. Lateral position

　　After the neck injury is ruled out, the foldable stretcher can be placed in the lateral position for the wounded who are consciously impaired. To prevent food from being sucked into the trachea when the wounded vomits. When the casualty is lying on his side, a pillow can be placed on his neck to maintain a neutral position.

　　3. Semi-recumbent position

　　The Folding Stretcher Factory recommends that for the wounded with only chest injury, it is often due to pain, hemopneumothorax and severe breathing difficulties. This position can be used to facilitate the breathing of the wounded when the combined thoracic and lumbar spine injuries and shock are excluded.

　　4. prone position

　　The foldable stretcher factory feels that the wounded with extensive damage to the chest wall, abnormal breathing and severe hypoxia can be placed in the prone position. To oppress, restrict abnormal breathing.

　　5. Folding stretcher seat

　　Suitable for patients with pleural effusion and heart failure.

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