Emergency carry techniques

Different emergency carry techniques in rescuing victim

1. Emergency Carry Techniques

2. Goal of Rescue  ► To EXTRICATE. ► To TREAT ► To TRANSPORT the victim to the safest place.

3. 1. Danger of fire/explosion 2. Danger of toxic gases 3. Serious traffic hazards 4. Risk of drowning 5. Danger of electrocution 6. Danger of collapsing walls 7. Storm surge Indications for emergency rescue

4. One Man Carry

5. Human Crutch/ Assist to Walk This method is only used for casualties who can help themselves. It is an easy way to move the less seriously injured. If your victim is able to walk with only minor help from you, let them. The human crutch/ assist to walk offers the least chance for injury to both rescuer and victim .

6. Steps: 1. Place victim's arm around your neck and hold their wrist: 2. Place your arm nearest to them around their waist and walk with them to safety: Human Crutch/ Assist to Walk

7. Although the one-person walk assist is one of the easiest methods of helping to carry an injured person, never attempt to move anyone you think may have neck or spinal injuries without proper training.

8. Firefighter Carry T his type of carry should only be conducted by a very strong rescuer and a smaller victim. It'll require good lifting techniques as well as good core and lower body strength. Traversing uneven ground can be difficult because, with the victim in place, the rescuer becomes very top heavy. The firefighter carry can be used on either a conscious or unconscious victim.

9. Firefighter Carry STEPS: 1. With victim lying down, hook your elbows under their armpits 2. Raise them to a standing position

10. Firefighter Carry 3. Place your right leg between the victim's legs 4. Grab the victim's right hand with your left

11. Firefighter Carry 5. Squat and wrap your right arm around the victim's right knee 6. Stand and raise the victim's right thigh over your right shoulder

12. Pack Strap Carry The pack strap carry has been utilized by the military for decades. It's a quick, down-and-dirty way to move a victim quickly. If not done correctly, this carry can be extremely uncomfortable for the victim. This is typically used on a conscious victim. For an unconscious victim, it can be done, but you may require assistance getting them into the position for you to safely

13. Pack Strap Carry STEPS: 1. Facing away from the victim, place their arms over your shoulders 2. Cross the victim's arms grasping the opposite wrist and pull close to your chest

14. Pack Strap Carry 3. Squat, lean slightly forward, and drive your hips into the victim as you stand

15. Piggy Back Simply life the casualty from a standing or sitting position onto your back. Don’t try it if the casualty is unconscious or has arm injuries.

16. Lovers Carry Used to quickly move an unconscious or conscious casualty. Can be used to move the casualty a moderate or long distance.

17. Two Man Carry

18. Two-Person Extremity Carry This is a common carry that's used by first responders and the military. It's easily performed, but best suited for moving a victim over even terrain, such as along a paved path or within a building. Both conscious and unconscious victims can be carried in this manner

19. Two-Person Extremity Carry STEPS: 1. Help the victim to a seated position 2. First rescuer kneels behind the victim, reaches under their arms, and grabs their wrists

20. Two-Person Extremity Carry 3. Second rescuer backs between the victim's legs, squats down, and grabs behind the knees 4. Stand at the command of the rescuer at the head, focusing on using your legs rather than your back

21. Chair Carry The chair carry can be used for a conscious or unconscious casualty but not for suspected head/spinal injuries. For protection, secure the casualty’s hands across his or her chest and, if the casualty is unconscious. secure the person to the chair.

22. Chair Carry STEPS: 1 . Place victim in a sturdy chair 2. First rescuer stands behind, grabs the back of the chair, and leans it back on its hind legs

23. Chair Carry 3. Second rescuer backs to the chair, squats down, and grabs the front legs of the chair 4. Stand at the command of the rescuer at the head

24. Two-Handed Seat Carry The two-handed seat carry should only be conducted on conscious victims. Rescuers will utilize their arms to create a seat and the victim will need to be able to hold on for balance and stability.

25. Two-Handed Seat Carry STEPS: 1. Each rescuer should kneel on either side of the seated victim 2. Link arms behind the victim's back

26. Two-Handed Seat Carry 3. Place your free arms under the victim's knees and link arms: 4. Place victim's arms around the shoulders of rescuers and stand together

27. Four-Handed Seat Carry This is also a good carry for a conscious casualty who can use hands and arms for support.

28. Shoulder Drag 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

29. Shoulder Drag Steps: 1. Place victim in a seated position 2. Squat behind the victim and reach under their arms grasping your own wrist

30. Shoulder Drag 3. Stand, lean back, and walk backward dragging the victim to safety

31. Three-person Carry Stretcher lift or

32. Three-person Carry / stretcher lift This technique is for lifting a patient into a bed or stretcher, or for transporting them short distances. Each person kneels on the knee nearest the victim's feet. On the command of the person at the head, the rescuers lift the victim up and rest the victim on their knees

33. hammock Carry

34. Hammock carry