Cradle Method
This is one of the fastest and simplest method to carry victims. However, it is only
recommended for children or adults with minor injuries and fractures as well as for victims
who are relatively smaller in terms of height and weight than the rescuer.
Human Crutch Method
Similar to an actual crutch, the rescuer will assist the patient by in walking by providing
ample support and balance. Hence, this method is only used on patients who can walk but
require minimal assistance.
Piggy-back Method
Carrying a Victim
Since the rescuer will need to carry the full weight of the patient, this method is only
advisable if the rescuer is heavier than the patient or if the rescuer is strong enough. It is also
advisable for patients who cannot walk but are conscious since unconscious patients that are
carried through this method might fall.
Fireman’s Lift
Similar to the piggy-back method, the fireman’s lift requires rescuers to carry the full weight
of the victims which is why they should be strong and big enough for this method. This is one
of the most recommended ways to carry an unconscious person since the risk for falls and
bone breakage is minimal.
In order to avoid any injuries, rescuers should learn how to properly execute these methods
since they cannot rely on other rescuers for help. They should learn when to shift their weight
and learn which body part that they should use during certain steps so that they can avoid
muscle strains and sprains. They should also learn how to assess the walking or balancing
capability of the patient to ensure that the patient will not fall while being carried. This is why
rescuers will still need to enroll in a first aid class even if these methods seem simple enough
to follow.
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1. Patient Positioning• Reposition a patient only when necessary• Reposition a breathing,
unresponsive, non- trauma patient in the recovery position• Don’t move or reposition a
trauma patient unless necessary to treat life-threatening condition• Allow responsive patient
to assume comfortable position 2
2. Recovery Position• Helps keep airway open• Allows fluid to drain from mouth•
Prevents aspiration• If possible, put victim onto left side• Continue to monitor breathing 3
3. Recovery Position for Unresponsive Breathing Infant• Hold infant facedown over your
arm with head slightly lower than body• Support the head and neck with your hand, and keep
nose and mouth clear 4
4. 1. Extend victim’s arm farther 2. Position victim’s other armfrom you above victim’s
head across chest3. Bend victim’s nearer leg at 4. Put forearm nearer victim’s head knee
under victim’s nearer shoulder with hand under hollow of neck 5 5
5. 5. Roll victim away from you by 6. Continue to support head and pushing on victim’s
flexed knee neck. Position victim’s hand palmand lifting with forearm while hand down.
stabilizes head and neck 7. Check airway and open mouth to allow drainage. 6
6. Emergency Moves • Use only if: – Patient faces an immediate danger – You cannot
give lifesaving care because of location or position
7. With All Emergency Carries• Use good body mechanics/lifting techniques• Don’t try
to lift/carry person before checking for injuries 8
8. Moving Victims – If Alone• Unresponsive victim who cannot safely be dragged –
Pack-strap carry 9
9. Moving Victims – If Alone • Lighter victim or child – Cradle carry (responsive or
unresponsive victims) – Piggyback carry (responsive victim) • Support the patient’s weight
with your arms under the patient’s thighs • If able, have the patient clasp hands and lean
forward; if not able, grasp the patient’s hands with yours to keep patient from falling back 10
10. Moving Victims – If Alone • Responsive victim who can walk with help – One-
person walking assist 11
11. Firefighter’s Carry• Support the patient’s weight on your shoulders while holding the
patient’s thigh and arm 12
12. Moving Victims – With Help• Responsive victim: – Two-person walking assist –
Two-handed seat carry 13
13. Two-Rescuer Assist• Both rescuers position the patient’s arms over their shoulders•
Each rescuer grasps the patient’s wrist, with the other arm around the patient’s waist 14
14. Modes of carrying (Two First Aiders) Hand SeatFour Handed Seat Two Arm Seat
(When The Casualty is Co-operating) 15
15. Modes of carryingWhen space does not permit Improvised (chair)two hand seat 16
16. Two-Rescuer Extremity Carry• To carry a patient down steps, the forward rescuer
grasps patient’s legs under the knees while the rear rescuer reaches under patient’s armpits
from behind to grasp the patient’s forearms 17
17. Types of BleedingArtery Spurting Steady flow •Veins •Capillary Oozing Internal
Injuries
18. Image of the five basic steps. 19
19. Control of Bleeding ElevationDirect Pressure Pressure bandage Cold Applications
20. Pressure Points TemporalWhere the arterypasses over a bone Facialclose to the skin
Carotid Sub-clavian Brachial Radial Ulnar Femoral Popliteal Pedal
21. e. how to treat a big bleed Do you know how to
