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WAYS AND TYPES OF LIFTING AND MOVING VICTIM

Straight Lift

If a person is seriously injured, profoundly weak, or

unconscious, he should be lifted so that he remains motionless

and with his spine in as straight an alignment as possible. This

can be accomplished by five rescuers. The first kneels at the

head, controls the victim’s head and neck, and calls out

commands. The other four rescuers kneel at the victim’s sides,

one at chest level and one at hip level on one side, and the

others at lower back level and leg level on the opposite side. In

this way, they can slide their hands under the victim in a

staggered fashion to provide a continuous chain of support. If

necessary, the rescuer closest to the legs can free a hand to

position a pad, backboard, or litter underneath the victim. The

rescuers should lift the victim straight up into the air, taking

care not to injure their backs.

Proper hand positioning for straight lift.

Logrolling the Victim

The best way to carry and immobilize a person who may have

an injured spine is to use a scoop stretcher, or to slide a