Transporting a Victim

1. TRANSPORTING
A VICTIM TO
SAFETY
Unintentional Injuries

2. The goal of transporting a
victim is to transfer the
victim to a safer location.
The transportation must
be fast but steady to
avoid additional injuries to
the victim.

3. METHODS OF
TRANSPORTING
A VICTIM
Unintentional Injuries

4. Blanket Pull

5. One-Man Carry/
Lover’s Carry

6. Shoulder Pull

7. Ankle Pull

8. Firefighter
Carry

9. Pack Strap
Carry

10. Two-Handed
Seat

11. Four-Handed
Seat

12. Chair Carry

13. Hammock
Carry

14. Remember:
Transferring a victim is necessary
prior to CPR if the environment is
not safe for the victim or rescuer.
The method of transporting a
victim depends on the type of
injury the victim sustained, the
number of rescuers, and
availability of rescue equipment.

15. Assignment:
1. What are the examples of
instances when immediate
transfer of a victim is warranted?
2. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of each of the
transporting methods that
involves only one rescuer?
3. Why do rescuers need to do a full
squat when picking a victim?