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

American Red Cross
American Red Cross
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  1. Keep the person between you and the blanket. 
  2. Gather half of the blanket and place it against the person’s side. 
  3. Roll the person as a unit toward you. 
  4. Reach over and place the blanket so that it is positioned under the person, then roll the person onto the blanket. 
  5. Gather the blanket at the head and move the person.


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