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the victim to a supine (face-up) position.
Treat other injuries.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE
INJURED
PRINCIPLES OF LIFTING
include to:
get as many people to help as possible
keep the victim as close as possible
bend knees, keep back straight and use legs strength to stand up
not make sudden twisting movements when carrying
use the same principles to place victim back down.
METHODS OF LIFTING
1 Rescuer Techniques
2 Rescuer Techniques
Body Support:
Stand on injured side of victim to
provide support
Double-craddle carry:
One rescuer on each side lifting one
leg, while supporting victim’s back
Piggy Back:
Carrying the victim on the back
Cross-handed seat carry:
Rescuers hold on to each others
wrists, forming a seat