Moving Patients

Moving Patients One-person move HUMAN CRUTCH •If one leg is injured, help the victim walk on the good leg while you support the injured side

Moving Patients One-person move CRADLE CARRY •Use for children and light weight adults who cannot walk

Moving Patients One-person move FIREMAN’s CARRY •If the victims injuries permit, longer distances can be traveled if the victim is carried over your shoulder

Moving Patients One-person move PACK-STRAP CARRY Good for longer distances

Moving Patients One-person move PIGGYBACK CARRY •Use this method when the victim cannot walk but can use the arms to hang onto the rescuer

Moving Patients 2 to 3-person move TWO-PERSON ASSIST •Similar to human crutch

Moving Patients 2 to 3-person move TWO-HANDED SEAT CARRY