Evacuate Casualties Reviews
Casualty Positioning
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&pageText=The first step in any manual carry is to position the casualty to be lifted. If the casualty is conscious, they should be told how they will be positioned and transported. This helps to lessen their fear of movement and will gain their cooperation. It may be necessary to roll the casualty onto his or her abdomen, or back, depending upon the position in which he or she is lying and the particular carry to be used. The two types of positioning of the casualty are:& &popText1=To roll a casualty onto his abdomen:
• Kneel at the casualty’s uninjured side
• Place his arms above his head
• Cross his ankle which is farther from you over the one that is closer to you
• Place one of your hands on the shoulder which is farther from you
• Place your other hand in the area of his hip or thigh
• Roll him gently toward you onto his abdomen& &popText2=To roll a casualty onto his back:
• Kneel at the casualty’s uninjured side
• Place his arms above his head
• Cross his ankle which is farther from you over the one that is closer to you
• Place one of your hands on the shoulder which is farther from you
• Place your other hand in the area of his hip or thigh
• Roll him gently toward you onto his back&