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backboard underneath the victim. However, when these are
not available and a spine-injured person must be turned,
logrolling is the best alternative. It is also the preferred method
to turn a victim on his side in order to slide a pad, board, or
litter underneath him.
1. The first rescuer approaches the victim from the head, and
keeps the head and shoulders in a fixed position (no neck
movement).
2. The second rescuer extends the victim’s arm (on the side
over which the victim is to be rolled) above the victim’s head.
The first rescuer takes this arm and uses it to help support the
head in proper position. If the arm is injured, it is maintained at
the victim’s side.
3. All rescuers work together to roll the victim, without moving
his neck.
CARRIES AND LITTERS
The method of evacuation used to transport a victim will
depend on the degree of disablement and what is available to
the rescuer(s). To conserve the energy of all party members,
victims of minor injuries should travel under their own power
as much as possible, but should never travel unattended. One
healthy and strong person should accompany anyone who must
leave the group for medical reasons.
