Glove Removal Assists, Carries & Drags 1

Glove Removal Partially remove the first glove.  Pinch the glove at the wrist.  Pull the glove towards the fingertips without completely removing it.  The glove is now partly inside out. 2

Glove Removal (cont.) Remove the second glove.  With your partially gloved hand, pinch the outside surface of the second glove.  Pull the second glove towards the fingertips until it is inside out, and then remove it completely. 3

Glove Removal (cont.)  Pull the second glove towards the fingertips until it is inside out, and then remove it completely.  Discard gloves in an appropriate container.  Wash hands thoroughly. 4

Walking Assist  This basic emergency move can be used by 1 or 2 responders.  Place the injured person’s arm across your shoulders and hold it in place.  Support the person with your other hand around their waist.  Do not use this assist if you suspect a head, neck or back injury. 5

Pack-Strap Carry  May be used with a conscious or unconscious victim.  Position yourself with your back to the person, back straight, knees bent, shoulders fit into person’s armpits.  Cross the person’s arms in front of you, grasp wrists, lean forward slightly and pull the person up onto your back. Stand and walk to safety.  Do not use this assist if you suspect a head, neck or back injury. 6

Two-Person Seat Carry  This carry can be used for any person who is conscious and not seriously injured.  Put one arm behind the person’s thighs and the other across the person’s back. Interlock your arms with those of a 2 nd responder behind the person’s legs and across their back.  Lift the person in the “seat” formed by the responders arms. 7

The Clothes Drag  Can be used to move a conscious or unconscious person suspected of having a head, neck or back injury.  Grasp clothing behind the person’s neck. Using the clothing, pull the person (head-first) to safety.  Be aware this move is exhausting and may cause back strain for the responder. 8

The Blanket Drag  Can be used to move a person when equipment is limited.  While keeping the person between you and the blanket, roll the person as a unit towards you. Place the blanket so that it will be positioned under the person, then roll the person onto the blanket. 9

Foot Drag  Use this drag to move a person who is too large to carry or move in any other way.  Firmly grasp the person’s ankles and move backward.  Pull the person in a straight line, be careful not to bump the person’s head. 10