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Your friend has hurt himself, but there's no help to be had where you are. You're going to have to move him. But, how can you do it safely? By using an assist or carry.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
Walking assist
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1This is for someone who has suffered a minor injury and merely feels weak. He can still walk, but needs help.
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2Bring one arm over your shoulder.
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3Grasp his wrist with the hand now below the arm.
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4Place your free arm around his waist.
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5In this manner, walk slowly to your destination. Allow the victim to set the pace.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:
One-Person Carry
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1This is for a victim who is too tired to walk, and you have no one else to assist you with the carrying.
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2Kneel in front of the victim with your back to his chest.
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3Grasp his hands over your chest.
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4Slowly stand up, lifting with your legs to avoid straining your back.
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5Carry the victim piggyback to your destination. If the victim is small enough to carry in front of you, this may work easier than heaving them over your back. Place one arm around their back and the other hand under their legs. This carry is used mainly for women and children.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:
Four-Handed Seat Carry
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1This carry is for a conscious victim who cannot walk. This requires two rescuers.
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2Each rescuer grasps his own right wrist with his left hand.
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3The two rescuers then grasp the others' left forearm with their right hand.
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4The interlocked rescuers squat down and allot the victim to sit down on their interlocked arms.
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5The victim wraps his arms around the rescuers shoulders for balance.
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6The two rescuers stand up slowly and walk to your destination.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:
Two-Person Carry
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1This is another carry for two rescuers. It will work for an unconscious victim as well as a conscious one.
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2The two rescuers kneel down on either side of the victim.
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3Each rescuer slides one arm under the victim's back, and one under his thighs.
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4The bearers grasp each others wrists and shoulders.
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5They then rise from the ground slowly with the patient supported between them.
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6The two walk slowly to their destination. In all rescues, call emergency care as soon as possible.
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Warnings
- Do not move the victim if you do not have to.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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