Emergency Carry Techniques - Animated

8 Emergency Carry Techniques
THE CRADLE

The cradle carry is used when a victim has little or no arm strength. It is performed by placing one arm under the victim’s legs and the other around their back.

PIGGYBACK

The piggyback carry is used when a victim is responsive and not expected to lose consciousness. Piggyback carry by having the victim hold around your shoulders while you support their weight with your arms placed under their thighs.

FIREMAN CARRY

To fireman carry lift the victim so that their torso is supported by your shoulders. Hold the victim by grabbing on to their thigh with one hand and their arm with the other.

PACKSTRAP CARRY

The packstrap carry is used when the victim is unconscious and cannot be safely dragged. Balance the weight of the victim on your hips and support them with your legs.

HUMAN CRUTCH

Use the human crutch when the victim can walk with assistance. Help the victim stay balanced. Try to minimize the amount of weight that must go on an injured leg.



DOUBLE HUMAN CRUTCH

Use the double human crutch when you have a helper and the victim can walk with assistance. Help the victim stay balanced. Try to minimize the amount of weight that must go on an injured leg.

TWO-HANDED SEAT

Use the two-handed seat when you have a helper and the victim is conscious and can cooperate. While facing each other, you and your helper should grasp one another's wrists with the hands that will be in front. Your other arm should grasp your helper's shoulder and their arm should grasp yours, forming a hammock-like seat for the injured person.

TWO PERSON FRONT-BACK

Use the two person front-back carry when space does not permit the two-handed seat or the victim must be carried down stairs. Communicate with your helper when lifting the victim and lift at the same time.

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