Which drag should be used when moving a person who is too large to move by other methods?

Which drag should be used when moving a person who is too large to move by other methods?

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

Answer: (D)

When you need to move someone who is too large to lift by other methods, the ankle drag is used because it lets you shift the body with little lifting of the upper body. By grabbing the ankles and pulling, you can move the person a short distance while keeping the torso and head relatively steady and close to the ground, which reduces strain on you and helps prevent unnecessary movement of the neck or spine. This is handy when there isn’t time or opportunity to use a blanket, a chair, or a shoulder grip. A blanket drag requires a blanket and space to wrap them, a seated drag needs the person to be able to sit, and a shoulder drag involves pulling from the shoulders, which is riskier for both the rescuer and the person if they’re large or if spinal injury is a concern.