Glove Removal
Assists, Carries & Drags
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Glove Removal
Partially remove the first
glove.
 Pinch the glove at the
wrist.
 Pull the glove towards
the fingertips without
completely removing it.
 The glove is now partly
inside out.
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Glove Removal (cont.)
Remove the second glove.
 With your partially gloved
hand, pinch the outside
surface of the second
glove.
 Pull the second glove
towards the fingertips until
it is inside out, and then
remove it completely.
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Glove Removal (cont.)
Pull the second glove
towards the fingertips until
it is inside out, and then
remove it completely.
 Discard gloves in an
appropriate container.
 Wash hands thoroughly.
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Walking Assist
This basic emergency move can
be used by 1 or 2 responders.
 Place the injured person’s arm
across your shoulders and hold it
in place.
 Support the person with your
other hand around their waist.
 Do not use this assist if you
suspect a head, neck or back
injury.
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Pack-Strap Carry
May be used with a conscious or unconscious
victim.
 Position yourself with your back to the person,
back straight, knees bent, shoulders fit into
person’s armpits.
 Cross the person’s arms in front of you, grasp
wrists, lean forward slightly and pull the person
up onto your back. Stand and walk to safety.
 Do not use this assist if you suspect a head,
neck or back injury.
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Two-Person Seat Carry
This carry can be used for any
person who is conscious and not
seriously injured.
 Put one arm behind the person’s
thighs and the other across the
person’s back. Interlock your
arms with those of a 2nd
responder behind the person’s
legs and across their back.
 Lift the person in the “seat”
formed by the responders arms.
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The Clothes Drag
Can be used to move a
conscious or unconscious
person suspected of having
a head, neck or back injury.
 Grasp clothing behind the
person’s neck. Using the
clothing, pull the person
(head-first) to safety.
 Be aware this move is
exhausting and may cause
back strain for the
responder.
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The Blanket Drag
Can be used to move a person
when equipment is limited.
 While keeping the person
between you and the blanket,
roll the person as a unit towards
you. Place the blanket so that it
will be positioned under the
person, then roll the person onto
the blanket.
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Foot Drag
Use this drag to move a
person who is too large to
carry or move in any other
way.
 Firmly grasp the person’s
ankles and move backward.
 Pull the person in a straight
line, be careful not to bump
the person’s head.
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