Moving casualties is always hard. Use a tool whenever possible. Even a folding chair makes it easier to carry casualties quickly and over distance. Humans are hard to carry. They do not fit into our hands well like a barbell …
Moving casualties is hard: Learn to do it faster and better
We discuss proven techniques for safe and efficient casualty movement. Learn to use improvised litters with readily available items around you. Learn the goals of patient positioning and why the recovery position is so powerful.
It’s challenging to creatively free think under stress. Plan on using chairs to evacuate casualties. With rolling chairs, you can really move out. See more improvised techniques on the website and on the blog.
Carrying casualties is hard. Tools are designed to fit in your hands. Chairs can be used to carry a casualty easier and more efficiently. You might also like to check out the article on a variety of different materials used …