CONCEPTS/

PRINCIPALS
OF
TRANSPORTING
VICTIM

Table 8
CARRYING

Carrying is a fundamental human

behavior that involves moving
objects from one place to another.
 DRAGGING
The term "dragging" may be characterized as
the action of pushing or pulling anything.
Dragging can be done manually, using
physical strength, or may refer to the act of
moving heavy objects or debris out of the
way to clear a path for evacuation or
emergency responders.
LIFTING
Lifting the victim is defined as the action in
emergency in which victim is lifted either
by the first aid provider or on any other
supportive measure to be transported to
the area where first aid is provided or to
the ambulance.
 MOVING
Moving is defined as the action in emergency to
position the victim in such a way that he/she
faces you. Moving is important to shift the victim
away from the scene of emergency or move
him/her to position required for resuscitation
purposes/providing CPR.
 Who can
Perform? Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMTs)
The specific qualifications
required to perform these Paramedics
tasks can vary depending on Firefighters
the context and the level of
training available. Search and Rescue Personnel
Generally, the following
individuals may be qualified Military Personnel
to perform carrying and
Life Guards
dragging in health response:
 Different Techniques in Carrying and
Dragging

I. MANUAL CARRIES AND DRAGS

II. IMPROVISED CARRIES AND DRAGS
III. SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
 I. MANUAL CARRIES AND DRAGS

ONE PERSON TWO PERSONS THREE OR MORE

Human Crutch/Support Carry Two Person Carry Stretcher Lift

L O V E R ’ S CARRY Two-Person Seat Carry Hammock
FIREMAN’s CARRY
Pack-Strap carry
tie-hands crawl
Foot drag/Ankle pull
Shoulder Pull
 Human Crutch/Support Carry

It is also called as walking assist where

the first aid provider acts as the crutch
in assisting the victim to walk. It is used
when the victim is conscious and can
move/walk up to some extend. If the
victim has an injured leg, position
yourself so that injured leg is next to
you.
 L O V E R ’ S CARRY

Rescuer holding victim around

the victim's back and under
knees. If your patient is
conscious, place her arm over
your shoulder.
 FIREMAN’S CARRY

Is a technique allowing
one person to carry
another person without
assistance, by placing
the carried person
across the shoulders of
the carrier.
 PACK-STRAP CARRY

Cross the victim's arms in

front of you and grasp the
wrists. Lean forward
slightly and pull the
person onto your back.
TIE-HANDS CRAWL

May be used to drag an

unconscious casualty for a
short distance; it is
particularly useful when you
must crawl underneath a
low structure.
FOOT DRAG/ANKLE PULL

Firmly grasp the

person's ankles and
move forward, pulling
the victim in a straight
line.
 SHOULDER PULL

The shoulder drag is another

emergent maneuver for when a
person needs to be moved
quickly.
This drag is difficult to perform
over long distances as it's
physically taxing on the rescuer.
 TWO PERSON CARRY
A technique that can be used
to move a conscious or
unconscious casualty. It is not
as tiring as other carries;
therefore, it is usually the
preferred two-man carry for
moving a casualty for a long
distance.
 TWO-PERSON
SEAT CARRY

The two hand seat

carry can be used to
move a conscious or
unconscious casualty
for a short distance.
Two Person
 HAMMOCK

Method of moving a patient

or victim with three or more
rescuers positioned on both
sides of the victim. It is
helpful when the patient is
unconscious or cannot move
and needs to be moved.
3 Persons or more
 STRETCHER LIFT

This technique is for

lifting a patient into a
bed or stretcher, or for
transporting them in
short distances.
3 Persons or more
II. IMPROVISED
CARRIES
 BLANKET DRAG (ONE PERSON)

The blanket drag can be

used to remove a casualty
who is so seriously injured
that the person should not
be lifted or carried by one.
 CHAIR CARRY
(TWO PERSON)

A victim is placed
in chair and tilted
backward as
rescuers lift the
victim.
III. SPECIALIZED
EQUIPMENT
 SPINE BOARD CARRY

A rigid carrying for an injured

person, designed to prevent
the movement of the spine
during transportation in
order to prevent firther
damage to it.
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