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What kind of transport is used when the victim is unconscious?
TWO-PERSON DRAG For the conscious victim, this carry allows the victim to swing their leg using the rescuers as a pair of crutches. For the unconscious victim, it is a quick and easy way to move a victim out of immediate danger.
How do you transport an unconscious person?
Put your back against the chest. Holding a wrist in each hand, bend your knees and pull up until the person’s armpits are over your shoulders. Draw the arms down and in close to your body to keep them in place. “Lean forward slightly in the direction of travel, and then move,” Lethgo says.
What is the easiest transporting a victim?
The ankle pull is the fastest method for moving a victim a short distance over a smooth surface.
When to use two person extremity carry?
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. Steps: Help the victim to a seated position:
Which is the best way to carry a victim?
The most safe and efficient way to carry a victim is by two rescuers. The rescuers can share the weight, help each other watch for hazards, and work together efficiently without crowding too many people around the victim. It also reduces rescuer fatigue, which allows the rescuers to cover a greater distance or to return to aid more victims.
When do you use a one man carry?
When choosing a one-man carry, consider the casualty’s injuries, the military situation, the distance to be covered, the weight of the casualty, your strength and endurance, and obstacles to be encountered. Used to quickly move an unconscious or conscious casualty. Can be used to move the casualty a moderate or long distance.
When to use a two man carry for a casualty?
Using a two-man carry benefits the casualty and the bearers by spreading the load. Improvised litters are the preferred method when the distance may be too far for manual carries or the casualty has an injury that may be aggravated by manual transportation.