EMERGENCY

RESCUE
AND TRANSFER
Rescue and Transfer
Emergency rescue is a procedure for
moving a victim from a dangerous location
to a place of safety
General Principles
Everytime you move a patient, keep the
following general guidelines in mind:
1.Do not further harm the patient.
2. Move the patient only when necessary.
3. Move the patient as little as possible.
4. Move the patients body as a unit.
5. Use proper lifting and moving techniques
to ensure your own safety.
6. Have one rescuer give commands when
moving a patient (usually the rescuer at the
patients head).
Safety Tips
Whatever technique you use for moving patients,
keep these rules of good body mechanics in mind:
1. Know your own physical limitations and
capabilities. Do not try to lift too heavy a load.
2. Keep yourself balanced when lifting or moving a
patient.
3. Maintain a firm footing.
4. Lift and lower the patient by bending your
legs, not your back. Keep your back as
straight as possible at all times and use your
large leg muscle to do the work.
5. Try to keep your arm close to your body for
strength and balance.
6. Move the patient as little as possible.
Indications for Immediate Rescue
Fire, danger of explosion
Danger of asphyxia due to lack of
O2 or gas
Serious traffic hazard
Risk of drowning
Exposure to cold / heat
 Possibility of injury from
collapsing walls or building
Electrical injury or potential
injury
Pinning by machinery
 Procedure
Avoid unnecessary disturbances
Ensure open airway
Control Bleeding
Check for Injury
Immobilize injured parts before
moving
Transport
 Methods of Transfer
Pulling the Victim (DRAG)
Lifting the Victim
Supporting the Victim
Chair Carry
Two Man Carry
Blanket Lift
Three Man Hammock Carry
Others
FIREMANS CARRY
 Two-man carry
Assist to walk Four Hand Seat
 Two-man carry
Extremity carry Chair carry
Arm as a litter
(2-hand seat)
 Three man carry
Bearers Along side Hammock Carry
Four or more man carry

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SAFETY FIRST
Methods of Transfer
Pulling the Victim
Lifting the Victim
Supporting the Victim
Chair Carry
Two Man Carry
Blanket Lift
Three Man Hammock Carry
Indications for Immediate Rescue

Fire, danger of explosion

Danger of asphyxia due to lack of O2 or gas
Serious traffic hazard
Risk of drowning
Exposure to cold / heat
 Possibility of injury from collapsing walls or
building
Electrical injury or potential injury
Pinning by machinery
 Procedure
Avoid unnecessary disturbances
Ensure open airway
Control Bleeding
Check for Injury
Immobilize injured parts before moving
Transport
Methods of Transfer
Pulling the Victim
Lifting the Victim
Supporting the Victim
Chair Carry
Two Man Carry
Blanket Lift
Three Man Hammock Carry
Rescue and Transfer
Emergency rescue is a procedure for moving a victim from a
dangerous location to a place of safety
Indications for Immediate Rescue

Fire, danger of explosion

Danger of asphyxia due to lack of O2 or gas
Serious traffic hazard
Risk of drowning
Exposure to cold / heat
 Possibility of injury from collapsing walls or
building
Electrical injury or potential injury
Pinning by machinery
 Procedure
Avoid unnecessary disturbances
Ensure open airway
Control Bleeding
Check for Injury
Immobilize injured parts before moving
Transport
Methods of Transfer
Pulling the Victim
Lifting the Victim
Supporting the Victim
Chair Carry
Two Man Carry
Blanket Lift
Three Man Hammock Carry