Carrying

and
Transporting
Victim
SUBTITLE
Transfer
▪Process of moving a victim or sick
person from the scene of the
accident or incident to a safe area
Things to consider in transporting a victim

▪A. weight and height of the victim

▪Status of the victim
▪Environment
▪Special need considerations
 One- man Transport
Fireman’s Carry
▪The easiest way
to transport a
light and
smaller victim
Fireman’s Carry
 One- man Transport
Piggy Back
▪when the
victim is
conscious
 One- man Transport
Pack Strap
Carry - when
the victim is
smaller than
the first aider
 One- man Transport
Shoulder Drag
– used when
the floor is
smooth, short
distance
transport
 One- man Transport
Fireman’s Drag
or Tied-hands
Crawl – used
when first aider
and victim
must crawl
underneath a
low structure
 One- man Transport
Blanket Drag-
Used when the
victim is
seriously
injured and
should not be
lifted
 One- man Transport
Lover’s carry
-Used to
quickly move
an
unconscious or
conscious
casualty.
One- man Transport
Assist to walk
-In this way, your
body acts as a
crutch, supporting
the person's weight
while you
both walk.
 One- man Transport
Feet drag
Fastest method for
moving a victim a
short distance over
a smooth surface
 Two- man Transport
Chair or Seat
Carry – when
there are two
first aiders
and a chair is
available
 Two- man Transport
Four- hand
seat
for carrying
conscious and
alert victims
moderate
distances
 Two- man Transport
Two - handed seat
for carrying a
victim longer
distances. This
technique can
support an
unconscious
victim.
Two- man Transport

Fireman’s
carry with
assistance
 Two- man Transport

Carry by
extremities
 Three- man Transport
Hammock Carry
–helpful when
the patient is
unconscious or
cannot move
and needs to be
moved.
 Three- man Transport
Bearer
Alongside
Carry – carriers
will stay on
the uninjured
side of the
victim
 Commands Used in Group Carries

▪ Preparatory command- there will be no

movement
▪ Command of execution- command which will tells
the group to execute the command
▪ Procedure- what the group will do after hearing
the command of execution. Movement should be
synchronized
Read pages 269- 270 of your
book be ready for a
demonstration next meeting.
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