To move a responsive or unresponsive person, which drag would you use?

To move a responsive or unresponsive person, which drag would you use?

• A. Ankle Drag
• B. Seated Drag
• C. Blanket Drag
• D. Shoulder Drag

Answer: (C)

Moving a person safely from danger calls for a method that slides them along the ground without lifting, which helps protect the spine and makes it easier to control the load. The blanket drag does this well: you slide a sturdy blanket under the person, then grab the ends and pull them to safety. This approach keeps the body in a relatively straight line, distributes weight across the blanket, and reduces the strain on you as the mover. It’s practical whether the person is responsive enough to cooperate or not, and it’s especially useful when you can’t or shouldn’t lift a person. Two helpers can use both ends of the blanket for even easier control. Other drags involve grabbing the ankles, shoulders, or trying to seat the person, which can twist the spine or require abilities the person may not have, making them less safe or feasible in many situations.