TRANSPORTING THE VICTIM- DRAG AND CARRY

TECHNIQUE
 Moving a casualty carries with a very real risk. It is either
you make the casualty safe or aggravate his/her injury or
condition. Therefore it is important not to move the
casualty unless he/she is in immediate danger or must be
moved to a shelter while awaiting medical help to arrive.
You must never ever endanger your own safety to move
a casualty.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING RULES

 Do not move a casualty unless absolutely necessary. Do

not endanger your own safety
 Always explain to a casualty what you are doing so that
he / she can cooperate if possible
 Do not move the casualty alone if help is not available.
Make sure helpers understand what they are to do so
they can cooperate fully
HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING RULES

 When several people are moving a casualty, only one

person should give verbal commands
 To protect yourself from back injury when lifting or
carrying a casualty, always use the correct lifting
technique
HOW TO LIFT CORRECTLY

 Lifting and lowering should not harm the casualty

or yourself. Always use your strongest muscles-
those at the thigh, hip, and shoulders.
FOLLOW THESE RULES

 Place your feet comfortably apart, one slightly in front of the

other. This ensures a stable balanced posture
 Keep your back straight and bend at your knees
 Grip with your whole hand
 Keep the weight of the person you are lifting as close to you as
possible
 If you start to lose your balance or grip, lower the casualty,
adjust your position or group as necessary and start again
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

One –person carry

 Human Crutch
1. Stand on the casualty’s injured or weaker side. Pass his/her arm around
your neck and grasp his/her or wrist with your hand
2. Pass your other arm around the casualty’s waist. Grasp his waistband or
clothing to support him.
3. Move off on the inside foot. Take small steps and walk at the casualty’s
pace. A walking stick or staff may give him additional support. Reassure
the casualty throughout
HUMAN CRUTCH
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

One –person carry

 Drag Method
1.Place the casualty’s arms across his/her chest.
Crouch behind him/her, grasp his/her armpits and
pull
DRAG METHOD
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

One –person carry

 Cradle Method
1. Squat beside the casualty. Pass one of your arms around the
casualty’s trunk above the waist
2. Pass your other arm under his/her thighs. Hug his/her body
towards you and lift
CRADLE METHOD
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

One –person carry

 Pick-a-back
1. Crouch in front of the casualty, with your back to him/her. Tell
him/her to put his/her arms around your neck
2. Grasp the casualty’s thighs and rise slowly keeping your back
straight
PICK-A-BACK
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 The Two-handed Seat
1. Squat facing each other on either side of the casualty. Cross arms
behind his/her back, and grasp his/her waistband
2. Pass your other hands under the casualty’s knees, and grasp each
other’s wrist. Bring your linked arms up to the middle of the
casualty’s thighs
3. Move in close to the casualty. Keeping your backs straight, rise
slowly, and move off together
THE TWO-HANDED SEAT
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 The Fore-and Aft Carry (Do not use this method if the arms or shoulders
are injured)
1. Sit the casualty up and put his/her arms across his/her chest.
2. Squat behind the casualty. Slide your arms under his/her armpits and
grasp his/her wrists firmly
3. Ask your helper to squat beside the casualty and pass his/her arms
under his/her thighs, taking hold of his/her legs
4. Working together, rise slowly and move off
THE FORE-AND AFT CARRY
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 Carry Chair
1. Unfold the chair. Push down on the seat to make sure it can
support the casualty’s weight
2. Sit the casualty well back. Cross his/her arms, put his/her feet
on the bar, and strap him/her in
3. Tilt the chair back to its wheels, and push forward to move off.
CARRY CHAIR
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 Canvas-and-Pole Stretcher
1. Concertina- fold one end of the canvas to the middle, making
three or four folds. Repeat at the other
2. Gently slide the folded canvas under the casualty, using the
hollow at the small of his/her back. With one person on either
side of the casualty, working together, pull the lower half of the
canvas down to his/her feet.
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 Canvas-and-Pole Stretcher
3. Pull the other half of the casualty’s head
4. Slide the poles up the sleeves of the canvas
5. Fit the spreader bars over the ends of the poles
CANVAS-AND-POLE STRETCHER
DIFFERENT WAYS OF CARRYING A VICTIM

Two –person carry

 Orthopedic Stretcher
1. Place the stretcher alongside the casualty. Adjust it so that it is
slightly longer than the casualty at either end
2. Uncouple the ends of the stretcher, and ease one half, and then the
other, under the casualty
3. Re-join the stretcher at the head end, while your helper holds the
two halves at the foot end firmly in line
Two –person carry
 Orthopedic Stretcher
4. Join the foot ends, making sure the casualty’s back or buttocks
are not pinched
5. Working together at either end, lift the stretcher very carefully
6. Place the casualty on a standard stretcher or trolley cot. Undo
the scoop and ease it away
ORTHOPEDIC STRETCHER