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NICOLE GUANLAO
Carrying and Transporting Victims of Unintentional Injuries
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ONE-MAN TRANSPORT
Fireman’s Carry One person carry Piggy Back Pack strap carry Shoulder drag
A fireman's carry or fireman's lift This only works The shoulder drag is accomplished by
When the victim is When the victim is
is a technique allowing one with a child or a placing the victim in a supine position
conscious smaller than the first
person to carry another person very light person. (laying on his back), grasping the clothing
aider
without assistance, by placing the behind his shoulders, and dragging him in
carried person across the the desired direction.
shoulders of the carrier.
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ONE- MAN TRANSPORT
W R I T E F A C T I F T H E S T AT E M E N T I S C O R R E C T , B L U F F I F I T I S N O T
2.) Six man lift and carry – when there are six first aider and a victim.
3.) Pack strap carry – when the victim is heavier than the first aider.
4.) Chair or seat carry – when there are two first aider and a table is available.
5.) Shoulder drag - when the floor isa smooth, short distance transport.