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Effective Techniques for Lifting and Carrying Unconscious and Conscious Patients Safely

This guide outlines proper methods for safely lifting and carrying patients, both conscious and unconscious. When assisting an unconscious patient, rescuers should position themselves strategically to utilize their weight effectively during the lift. For conscious patients, a sitting posture is recommended. The rescuer at the patient's head should use the appropriate grip, while the foot rescuer supports the legs. Clear communication between rescuers is crucial when coordinating the lift to ensure safety and efficiency during transport.

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Effective Techniques for Lifting and Carrying Unconscious and Conscious Patients Safely

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  1. Job Performance Requirement 16-1 Extremity Carry

  2. A Lay the patient on his back, with arms laid across torso, knees bent, and feet pushed back approximately halfway to buttocks. For an unconscious patient, it may be easiest to have the rescuer at the patient’s feet reach down, grasp the patient’s hands, and pull him into a sitting position using the rescuer’s weight. Have a conscious patient assume a sitting posture with feet pulled back, lifting the knees above the floor.

  3. B The rescuer at the patient’s head squats behind the patient, sliding arms under the patient’s armpits and grasping the wrist of the patient’s opposite arm (if possible). At the same time, the rescuer at the patient’s feet squats between the patient’s feet and grasps the patient’s legs under the knees (if possible) or as close as possible below the knees. JPR 16-1B

  4. C When ready to lift, the rescuers need to communicate clearly with each other so that they can stand as one and carry the patient to safety. JPR 16-1C

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