Above: While a person`s walking assistant is one of the easiest ways to transport an injured person, never try to move someone you think has neck or spine injuries without proper training. There are several versions of two-person arm wearing, a technique that can be used to bring an injured person to safety in an emergency. You can wear a simple crutch, carry someone to the side, or sit with your arms to carry an injured person. However, you should not attempt to carry out these promotions in a real emergency without professional training. Changing the position of an injured person can result in a serious back or neck injury. Practice at home with friends and ask for emergency training at a college or community centre near you. REMEMBER: Roller chairs can be used to roll the victim, but should not be used to carry. Victim drags: The movement of a victim by lifting one part of their body while the other part pulls – often used when wearing is not possible or practical. Victim transportation: When one or more rescuers are able to lift the victim and transport the victim to a safe place. Whether you`re bringing or dragging a victim to safety, you need to remember to make your own safety a top priority. It doesn`t sound heroic to say, but it doesn`t help anyone if you hurt yourself and become part of the problem, not part of the solution. It is a common transportation part used by first responders and the military. It is easy to perform, but better suited for moving a victim on flat ground, such as along a paved path or inside a building.

Both conscious and unconscious victims can be transported in this way. The safest and most effective way to transport a victim is through two rescuers. Rescuers can share the weight, help each other monitor the danger, and work together effectively without cramming too many people around the victim. It also reduces rescue fatigue, allowing them to travel a greater distance or return to help more victims. 1. Each rescuer must kneel on both sides of the seated victim: The packaging strap holder has been used by the military for decades. It`s a quick and dirty way to move a victim quickly. If not done correctly, this wearing can be extremely uncomfortable for the victim. This is usually applied to a conscious victim. For an unconscious victim, this can be done, but you may need help getting them into position so you can follow the steps safely.

Two-handed seat transport should only be carried out with conscious victims. Rescuers will use their arms to create a seat, and the victim must be able to hold for balance and stability. A victim resistor is usually used when the removal of the victim is time-sensitive or when the size of the victim prevents safe transport. Coordinated transport is always the safest option, but a grab `n` go may be necessary, especially if the victim is unconscious. However, when victims have to be relocated, the terrain is often rugged and treacherous, which is a dangerous scenario for both the rescuer and the victim. However, if quick extraction is required, dragging may be the only option. If possible, debris should be removed from the tug`s path to reduce the likelihood of injury to the rescuer and other injury to the victim. For many people, the general inclination to wear someone is as they have seen it on television.

Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, you will rarely, if ever, see someone carrying an adult victim in front of them. This can be used for an infant or child, but transporting a normal-sized adult victim for a distance of more than a few meters, especially on rough terrain, is impractical and dangerous. Therefore, you need to know the right techniques when moving a victim and when to use it. This type of transport, made famous by the occupation, should only be carried out by a very strong rescuer and a smaller victim. It requires good lifting techniques as well as good strength of the trunk and lower body. Crossing rough ground can be difficult as the rescuer becomes very heavy with the victim in place. The fire truck can be used on a conscious or unconscious victim. To perform a two-person arm to move an injured person, first leave the injured person lying on their back. You and your partner must kneel on either side of the injured person and face each other. If the person is unconscious or unable to sit, you and your partner should sit with both hands.

Place one hand under the injured person`s shoulders and the other hand under their knees, then grab the wrists of the other to form a hammock-like seat. At the same time, stand together to lift the person and be sure to communicate with your partner so that your movement is in harmony to avoid pushing the injured person. For more tips on how to make a four-handed seat for a conscious injured person, read on! Blanket trail Following the same train of thought as the chair, take advantage of what is available to you when performing a sacrificial procession. Pulling the blanket can be done with a blanket or sheet, curtains, towel, tarp or anything else that achieves the same goal. David Matsumoto told us about the techniques he teaches agencies. 2. The first rescuer kneels behind the victim, goes under his arms and grabs his wrists You may be the only person available to help, or perhaps your team has already separated to provide help to several victims. Either way, there are times when you are forced to move someone yourself. Stretchers performed by a single lifeguard can be extremely stressful for the rescuer. Adrenaline will work both for and against you. You may feel a sudden burst of energy and strength, but lose it just as quickly. The body will compensate by leaning on large muscle groups such as the back, as this can lead to injury to the rescuer.

Transportation by a person should only be done with the certainty that you will not injure yourself or cause further injury to the victim. The techniques discussed in this article are proven first responder techniques applicable to any survival situation. How you move a victim depends on several factors and the exact steps can vary depending on the victim`s injury: 6. Stand up and lift the victim`s right thigh above your right shoulder If the victim is unconscious, a portability situation arises. They are not able to help you in any way, to tell you if you are hurting them or if you are causing them serious injury through your movements. In addition, the mental demands to move an unconscious victim already increase the fear of the rescuer out of worry. 4. On the order of the rescuer, take the lead: 3.

Stand, sit and walk backwards to get the victim to safety: A universal truth when talking to someone who is preparing for a disaster is that you are using what is available to you. Moving victims is no different. A chair, for example, makes it much easier for rescuers to transport a victim. This method is easier to use with a conscious victim, but can be performed with an unconscious victim as long as precautions are taken. The Worok hackers used a process called LSB (least significant bit). Place your arms under the victim`s knees and around their back. Scott Finazzo has over 20 years of experience as a firefighter. He is a member of his department`s technical rescue team and has been working as an instructor since 2000. Scott has written five books, including the national bestseller The Prepper`s Workbook and The Neighborhood Emergency Response Handbook, as well as his story of a kayak trip through the Virgin Islands entitled Why Do All the Locals Think We`re Crazy? Follow Scott to www.scottfinazzo.com.