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Supporting Carry

This carry is useful when the casualty is only slightly injured.

1. Lift the casualty off the ground as shown in the first three steps of the fireman's carry (figs. 10-18 through 10-20).

2. Grasp the wrist of the casualty's uninjured arm and draw his arm around your neck (fig. 10-23).

3. Let the casualty walk using you as a crutch.

Arms Carry

This carry is useful for a short distance.

1. Lift the casualty off the ground as shown in the first three steps of the fireman's carry (figs. 10-18 and 10-19).

Figure 10-24.-Arms carry.

Figure 10-25.-Saddleback carry.

2. Position your arms on the casualty, as shown in figure 10-24, and lift him into your arms.

3. Carry the casualty high to lessen fatigue.







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