Referral of the casualty

After the required first aid service is provided, according to the condition of the casualty and degree of the injury referral should be considered. During the referral of the casualty, a written document (Figure 43, below) is mandatory to enable the health care providers to provide quick and comprehensive management.

The Handoff Report Should Contain:

• Age and sex.
• Chief complaint.
• Airway and breathing status.
• Circulation status.
• Responsiveness.
• Physical findings.
• SAMPLE history.
• Interventions provided.