Victim Removal

 Victims who are injured should ONLY be moved if a life threatening emergency exists.  What are some examples of these life threatening emergencies?

Victim Removal - Precautions  Spinal injury is the one of the greatest threats to an injured victim  For safety of the victim and the rescuers two or more rescuers should be used whenever possible

Victim Removal - Precautions  It is always safer to move the victim along the long axis of their body (leading with the head or feet)

Victim Removal - Precautions  Unconscious victims can be much harder to move than conscious victims.  Improper lifting is a common cause of back injuries for rescuers.

Victim Removal / Carry Techniques  Incline Drag  Blanket Drag  Webbing Drag  Cradle-in-arms Carry  Seat Lift Carry

Victim Removal / Carry Techniques  Three Person Lift Carry  Moving Victim onto a backboard  Extremities Lift Carry  Chair Carry