Carrying an injured patient in an emergency requires skill and good judgment. Many a victim with a fractured spine or pelvis has been mare severely injured by well-meaning on-lookers, who have picked him up and jackknifed him into the backseat of a car. For proper handling, follow these instruction:

1. Keep the victim lying flat on his back or side. If no stretcher is available, use a wide board, and ironing board, or a door, if one is handy.
2. Lay the board alongside the victim and gently roll him onto it, preferably face up.
3. Pass several loops of rope, sheeting, or other material around the board and tie firmly to keep him from failing off.
4. Gently lift the board and carry the patient to where he can secure the help he needs.