9 Health

Quarter 3 - Module 3
Proper Techniques in Carrying and
Transporting the Victim of
Unintentional Injuries

English – Grade 7Health – Grade 9

Health 9 - Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Proper techniques in carrying and transporting the victim of
unintentional injuries.
First Edition, 2021

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Health
Quarter 3 - Module 3
Proper Techniques in Carrying and
Transporting the Victim of
Unintentional Injuries
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Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed for your advantage and specifically written
to suit your needed knowledge about carrying and transporting an injured
person. You will be challenged to analyze situations and use your muscular
strength and endurance to carry and transfer an injured person to a safer place.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

 identify the different types of carrying and transporting of an injured
person;
and,
 demonstrates proper techniques in carrying and transporting the victim
of unintentional injuries.

What I Know

Let us check what you know about the carrying and transporting a victim by answering the
questions below.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and answer the given questions correctly. Write the letter of your choice on
your answer sheet.

1. It is the process of moving a victim or sick person from the scene of the accident or
incident to a safe area.
a. Transfer b. Carrying c. Transporting d. Helping
2. The _____ is the fastest method for moving a victim a short distance over a smooth
surface.
a. Shoulder Drag b. Pack – Strap Carry c. Ankle Drag d. Hammock Carry
3. This method is applicable only when the casualty is conscious, without any injury but
not able to walk.
a. Four – Handed Seat b. Ankle Drag c. Human Crutch d. Two – Handed Seat
4. In a three or more rescuers, the _______ member is on the side with the fewest
rescuers.
a. Strongest b. Weakest c. Largest d. Biggest
5. This technique is for lifting patients onto a bed or stretcher or for transporting them
short distances.
a. Four – Handed Seat c. Three – Person Carry
b. Human Crutch d. Two – Handed Seat
6. This is the preferred method for dragging a victim.
a. Blanket Drag b. Ankle Drag c. Shoulder Drag d. Chair Carry
7. When injuries make the firefighter carry unsafe, this method is better for longer
distances than the one – person lift.
a. Pack – Strap Carry b. Chair Carry c. Firefighter Carry d. Hammock Carry

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 8. This is a good method for carrying victims up and down stairs or through narrow or
uneven areas.
a. Pack – Strap b. Chair Carry c. Firefighter Carry d. Hammock Carry
9. This technique is for carrying a victim longer distances.
a. Pack – Strap b. Chair Carry c. Firefighter Carry d. Hammock Carry
10. This carry allows the victim to swing their leg using the rescuers as a pair of crutches.
a. Ankle Drag b. Shoulder Drag c. Human Crutch d. Hammock Carry
11. This only works with a child or a very light person.
a. Four-Handed Seat b. Two-Handed Seat c. Ankle Drag d. One-Person Lift
12. This technique is for carrying conscious and alert victims moderate distances.
a. Two – Handed Seat c. Pack – Strap Carry
b. Chair Carry d. Four – Handed Seat
13. In this, method the victim supports the head.
a. Shoulder Drag b. Blanket Drag c. One –Man Lift d. Ankle Drag
14. This is not a preferred method of patient movement.
a. Chair Carry b. Ankle Drag c. Shoulder Drag d. Human Crutch
15. This technique requires two poles/pipes strong enough to support the victim’s weight
and at least two shirts.
a. Chair Carry b. Improvised Stretcher c. One – Man Lift d. Ankle Drag

What’s In

Let’s Recall!

Direction: Complete the chart below by filling out the required information.

1. ____________________

2____________ List down the different Kinds of 3. ____________

Open Wounds

4. _____________________ 5. ___________________

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 What’s New
Pictures Identification
Directions: Name the different kinds of carrying and transporting the victim of
unintentional injuries.

1. ________________ 2. __________________ 3. _______________

4. ________________ 5. _________________

What is It

Proper Techniques in Carrying and Transporting the

Victim of Unintentional Injuries
Transporting on injured person to a safer place requires great care. A
first aider must undergo proper training. When doing this a first aider must
consider the following factors:
 Weight and height of the victim
 Status of the victim (conscious or unconscious)
 Environment (safe, floor is smooth, narrow or wide)
 Special need considerations (injuries of the victim)

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 Below are the things that need to be considered when choosing
what transfer method should be used:
1. Type and gravity of injury.
2. Victim’s body size.
3. Physical capacity of the first aider.
4. Availability of materials and equipment
5. Number of capable persons who can help.
6. Nature of evacuation path and distance.
7. Sex of the victim.

Observe the following during the transfer phase:

1. Airway of the victim.
2. Control of bleeding.
3. Victim must always be in the correct position.
4. Regularly check for vital signs.
5. Dressing and bandages are in position.
6. Transfer is safe, comfortable and fast.
7. Victim is moved as one unit.
8. The taller first aider is always at the head of the victim.
9. Safety of first aiders is observed.

Different Kinds of Transport

One – Man Transport

Fireman’s Carry/Firefighter Carry
- the easiest way to transport a light
and smaller victim

This technique is for carrying a

victim longer distances. It is very
difficult to get the person up to this
position from the ground. Getting the
victim into position requires a very
strong rescuer or an assistant.
 The victim is carried over
one shoulder.

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  The rescuer’s arm, on the
side that the victim is being
carried, is wrapped across
the victim’s legs and grasps
the victim’s opposite arm.
Ankle Drag

The ankle drag / pull is the fastest

method for moving a victim a short
distance over a smooth surface.
This is not a preferred method of
patient movement.
 Grasp the victim by both
ankles or pant cuffs.
 Pull with your legs, not your
back.
 Keep your back as straight
as possible.
 Try to keep the pull as
straight and in – line as
possible.
 Keep aware that the head is
unsupported and may
bounce over bumps and
surface imperfections.
Blanket Drag – used when the
victim is seriously injured and should
not be lifted.

This is the preferred method for

dragging a victim
 Place the victim on the
blanket by using the “logroll”
or the three – person lift.
 The victim is placed with the
head approximately 2 feet
from one corner of the
blanket.
 Wrap the blanket corners
around the victim
 Keep you back as straight as
possible.
 Use your legs, not you back.
 Try to keep the pull as
straight and in-line as
possible.

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Pack – Strap Carry – when the
victim is smaller than the first aider

When the injuries make the

firefighter carry unsafe, this method
is better for longer distances than the
one – person lift.
 Place both the victim’s arms
over your shoulders.
 Cross the victim’s arms,
grasping the victim’s
opposite wrist.
 Pull the arms close to your
chest.
 Squat slightly and drive your
hips into the victim while
bending slightly at the waist.
 Balance the load on your
hips and support the victim
with your legs.
One – Person Carry

This only works with a child or a very

light person.
 Place your arms under the
victim’s knees and around
their back.

Shoulder Drag – used when the

victim is seriously injured and should
not be lifted.

The shoulder pull/drag is preferred

to the ankle pull. It supports the head
of the victim. The negative is that it
requires the rescuer to bend over at
the waist while pulling.
 Grasp the victim by the
clothing under the shoulders.
 Keep your arms on both
sides of the head.
 Support the head.
 Try to keep the pull as
straight and in –line as
possible.

Two – Man Carry

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Chair or Seat Carry – when there
are two first aiders and a chair is
available

This is a good method for carrying

victims up and down stairs or
through narrow or uneven areas.

Note: The chair used should be a

sturdy one. Don’t use aluminum
beach chairs, resin patio chairs,
swivel chairs or lightweight folding
chairs.

Remember: Chairs with wheels can

be used to roll the victim, but should
not be used for a carry.

 Pick the victim up and place

them or have them sit in a
chair.
 The rescuer at the head
grasps the chair from the
sides of the back, palms in.
 The rescuer at the head then
tilts the chair back onto its
rear legs.
 For short distances or
stairwells. The second
rescuer should face in and
grasp the chair legs.
 For longer distances, the
second rescuer should
separate the victim’s legs,
back into the chair and, on
the command of the rescuer
at the head, both rescuers
stand using their legs.
Human Crutch / Two – Person
Drag – this method is applicable
only when the casualty is conscious,
without any injury but not able to
walk.

For the conscious victim, this carry

allows the victim to swing their leg
using the rescuers as a pair of

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crutches. For the unconscious
victim, it is a quick and easy way to
move a victim out of immediate
danger.
 Start with the victim on the
ground.
 Both rescuers stand on
either side of the victim’s.
chest.
 The rescuer’s hand nearest
the feet grabs the victim’s
wrist on their side of the
victim.
 The rescuer’s other hand
grasps the clothing of the
shoulder nearest them.
 Pulling and lifting the victim’s
arms, the rescuers bring the
victim into a sitting position.
 The conscious victim will
then stand with rescuer
assistance.
 The rescuers place their
hands around the victim’s
waist.
 For the unconscious
victim, the rescuers will
grasp the belt or waistband
of the victim’s clothing.
 The rescuers will then squat
down.
 Place the victim’s arms over
their shoulders so that they
end up facing the same
direction as the victim.
 The, using their legs, they
stand with the victim.
 The rescuers then move out,
dragging the victim’s legs
behind.

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Four – Handed Seat

This technique is for carrying

conscious and alert victim’s
moderate distances. The victim must
be able to stand unsupported and
hold themselves upright during
transport.
 Position the hands as
indicated in the graphic.
 Lower the seat and allow the
victim to sit.
 Lower the seat using your
legs, not your back.
 When the victim is in place,
stand using your legs,
keeping your back straight.
Improvised Stretcher

This technique requires two

poles/pipes strong enough to
support the victim’s weight and at
least two shirts.

Remember: Rescuers should not

give up clothing if, for any reason,
this might affect their health,
welfare, or reduce their
effectiveness.
 While the first rescuer is
grasping the litter poles, the
second rescuer pulls the
shirt off the head of rescuer
one.
 All buttons should be
buttoned with the possible
exception of the collar and
cuffs.
 The rescuers then reverse
the procedure and switch
sides.
Two – Handed Seat

This technique is for carrying a victim

longer distances. This technique can
support an unconscious victim.

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  Pick up the victim by having
both rescuers squat down on
either side of the victim.
 Reach under the victim’s
shoulders and under their
knees.
 From the squat, with good
lifting technique, stand.
 Walk in the direction that the
victim is facing.

Three or More – Man Transport

Hammock Carry – when there are
three first aiders.

Three or more rescuers get on both

sides of the victim. The strongest
member is on the side with the
fewest rescuers.

 Reach under the victim and

grasp one wrist on the
opposite rescuer.
 The rescuers on the ends will
only be able to grasp one
wrist on the opposite
rescuer.
 The rescuers with only wrist
grasped will use their free
hands to support the victim’s
head and feet/legs.
 The rescuers will then squat
and lift the victim on the
command of the person
nearest the head,
remembering to use proper
lifting techniques.
Three – Person Carry or stretcher
Lift

This technique is for lifting patients

onto a bed or stretcher, or for
transporting them short distances.

 Each person kneels on the

knee nearest the victim’s
feet.

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  On the command of the
person at the head, the
rescuers lift the victim up and
rest the victim on their knees.

If the patient is being placed on a

low stretcher or litter basket:
On the command of the
person at the head, the patient is
placed down on the litter/stretcher.

If the victim is to be placed on a

high gurney/bed or to be carried:
At this point, the rescuers will
rotate the victim so that the victim is
facing the rescuers, resting against
the rescuers’ chests.

 On the command of the

person at the head, all the
rescuers will stand.
 To walk, all rescuers will start
out on the same foot, walking
in a line abreast.

Commands used in Group Carries

The leader usually commands the following to synchronize movements
during the transfer phase:

1. Preparatory command – there will be no movement.

2. Command of execution – the command which tells the group to execute
the command.
3. Procedure – what the group will do after hearing the command of the
execution. Movement should be synchronized.

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 What’s More

Independent Activity 1: Building Vocabulary

Directions: Write the five methods of transfer on the spaces below and tell
something about it.

1. _____________________ - _____________________________________
2. _____________________ - _____________________________________
3. _____________________ - _____________________________________
4. _____________________ - _____________________________________
5. _____________________ - _____________________________________

Independent Assessment 1: Target List

Loop a Word
Directions: Find ten (10) words / terms used in carrying and transporting a victim.
Encircle / highlight the words that you found.

H G A R D T E K N A L B
U A D T R E D L U O H S
M S F Q Z C V E R X T O
A D C K C O M M A H F J
N F B E Y T B M U R I Y
C H A I R C A R R Y L R
R E S C U E R S I T N E
U G A Y E H N J K G A F
T C O N S C I O U S M S
C T G B A S D R T I X N
H O Y U J B N O S E I A
P A C K S T R A P W S R
O Y R R A C N A M O W T

Independent Activity 2: Word Pool

Directions: Write what is being asked in each number. Choose your answer
from the box below.

Vital signs First Aid Victim

Transport First Aider

__________1. A person giving first aid.

__________2. The injured person.
__________3. To move or transfer to another place.
__________4. Refers to the level of response, pulse, breathing and
temperature of the victim.
__________5. An initial treatment given to an injured person before the arrival
of a medical practitioner

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Independent Assessment 2: What You’ll Do?
Directions: Analyze and explain your idea about the questions given below.
Write your answer on your answer sheets.

1. Which among the techniques do you find the easiest and the most
difficult?Why?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

2. What fitness components are needed by a first aider or rescuer in

transporting a victim to a safer place?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

Independent Activity 3: Do You Know

Directions: Write the factors to consider in transporting a victim.

Factors to consider in
transporting a victim

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Independent Assessment 3: Let’s Group It!
Directions: Below are the different kinds of transporting a victim. Write under
each column the kind of transport in accordance to the number of people
needed to execute the technique.

Hammock carry Stretcher Lift Blanket Drag

Firefighter Carry Pack – Strap carry Chair Carry
Human Crutch Four – Handed seat Two – handed seat
Shoulder Drag

One – man transport Two – Man Carry Three or More – Man

transport
1. 5. 9.
2. 6. 10.
3. 7.
4. 8.

What I Have Learned

Write your Insight!

Express the insights you gained about the kinds and techniques of transporting
victims after accomplishing all the activities in this module….

I learned that
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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 I realized that I need to improve my
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

How Will You Bring Me to A Safe Place?

An injured person needs your help. You are to bring her to a safe place. How are you
going to do that? Study the scenarios and determine the kind transport that should be used.
Scenarios….
No. of First Available Status of Injured Must Do Kind of
Aider Materials Person Transport
Unconscious 1. 2.

1 None Has no injury on

arm, leg, rib,
neck and back.
Transport the 3.
1 None Unconscious victim up the
stairs
Unconscious 4. 5.
1 None
Fat
Unconscious Carry the victim 6.
Classroom down stairs
2 chairs and No injury on
tables neck, back or
pelvis
2 None Unconscious 7. 8.
Injured person 9.
3 None Unconscious will be carried
on his back or
face
First aiders will 10.
3 None Unconscious have to stay on
one side of the
injured person

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 Assessment
TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Carefully read each statement below. Write T on your answer sheet if
the statement is TRUE, and F if it is FALSE.

1. Transporting an injured person to a safer place requires great care.

2. Unintentional injuries are those that happen as a result of an accident.
3. Chairs with wheels cannot be used to roll the victim, but should be used for
carry.
4. The four – hand seat method is for carrying a victim longer distances.
5. Two – person seat carry requires two people to assist the conscious person in
need of transport.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and answer the given questions correctly. Write the letter of your choice on
your answer sheet.

1. This technique is for carrying conscious and alert victim moderate distances.
a. One-Person Lift c. Firefighter Carry
b. Ankle Drag d. Four-Handed Seat
2. This technique is for carrying a victim longer distances.
a. One-Person Lift c. Four-Handed Seat
b. Shoulder Drag d. Two-Handed Seat
3. When injuries make the firefighter carry unsafe, this method is better for longer
distances than the one-person lift.
a. One-Person Lift b. Pack-Strap Carry c. Ankle Drag d. Shoulder Drag
4. It is very difficult to get the person up to this position from the ground.
a. One-Person Lift b. Firefighter Carry c. Ankle Drag d. Shoulder Drag
5. This only works with a child or a very light person.
a. One-Person Lift b. Firefighter Carry c. Ankle Drag d. Shoulder Drag
6. This is a good method for carrying victims up and down stairs or through narrow or
uneven area.
a. Chair Carry b. Improvised Stretcher c. Firefighter Carry d. Ankle Drag
7. It is the fastest method for moving a victim a short distance over a smooth surface.
a. Shoulder Drag b. Blanket Drag c. One-man lift d. Ankle Drag
8. It supports the head of the victim.
a. Ankle Drag b. Hammock Drag c. Blanket Drag d. Shoulder Drag
9. This is preferred method for dragging a victim.
a. Ankle Drag b. Blanket Drag c. Pack – Strap d. One-Person Lift
10. This technique is for lifting patients onto a bed or stretcher, or for transporting them
short distances.
a. Three-Person Carry c. Hammock Carry
b. Blanket Drag d. Shoulder Drag

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 Additional Activities

Campaign for Safety

Create a slogan that will encourage people in the community to join in the
First Aid Movement.

RUBRIC
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
All At all times Most of the Some of the Hardly Never
instructions time time
were
followed
Relevance Excellent Good Satisfactory Fair Needs
improvement
Creativity The student The student The student The student Needs
was was attempted to did not show Improvement
undoubtedly somewhat be creative. creative in
creative in creative in any aspect.
all aspects some
of slogan aspects.
making –
word choice,
message,
image
selection
and color
combination.
Overall Excellent Good Satisfactory Fair Needs
improvement
TOTAL
POINTS

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What I Know
1. A Independent Activity 2:
2. C 1. First Aider
3. C 2. Victim
4. B 3. Transport
5. C 4. Vital Signs
6. A 5. First Aid
7. A
8. B Independent assessment 2:
9. C Answers may Vary
10. C
11. D Independent Activity 3:
12. D Answers may Vary
13. A
14. B Independent Assessment 3:
15. B One – Man Carry – Firefighter Carry,
Pack – Strap Carry, Shoulder and
What’s In Blanket Drag
In Any Order Two – Man Carry – Human Crutch, Four -
1. Puncture Handed Seat, Chair Carry, Two-
2. Abrasion Handed Seat
3. Incision Three or More Carry – Hammock Carry,
4. Avulsion Stretcher Lift
5. Laceration
What I Have Learned
What’s New Answers may Vary
1. Chair Carry
2. Firefighter Carry What I Can Do
3. Blanket Carry Answers may Vary
4. Human Crutch
5. Two – Handed Seat Assessment
TRUE or FALSE
What’s More 1. T
Independent Activity 1: 2. T
Answers may Vary 3. F
4. F
Independent Assessment 1: 5. T
(In any Order) Multiple Choice
1. Transfer 1. D
2. Pack-Strap 2. C
3. Hammock 3. B
4. Chair Carry 4. B
5. Blanket Drag 5. A
6. Shoulder 6. A
7. Two Man Carry 7. C
8. Six Man Lift 8. D
9. Human Crutch 9. B
10. Rescuers 10. A
Answer Key
 References

A. Books

Department of education – Bureau of Learning Resources. 2017. Physical Education and

Health 9 – Grade 9 Learning Materials, pages 350 – 355 First Edition, FEF Printing Corp.

Aguinaldo, Ma. Lourdes B., 2014. Our World of MAPEH 9, pages 266 – 271 First Edition,
Vibal Group, Inc.

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shorturl.at/vBKY0

https://www.cert-la.com/downloads/liftcarry/Liftcarry.pdf

https://doctorlib.info/medical/medicine-outdoors/48.html

https://www.slideshare.net/tamistad1/health-different-types-of-transport

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