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How do I perform the ankle drag when moving an injured or ill person?

American Red Cross
American Red Cross
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  1. Cross the person’s arms on his or her chest. 
  2. Grasp the person’s ankles, and move backward. 
  3. Pull the person in a straight line, being careful not to bump the person’s head.


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