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When is the two-rescuer four-handed seat carry safe to use?

Only if the victim is conscious and can hold on.

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  1. For any unconscious person
  2. For suspected neck injuries
  3. Only if the victim can hold on ✔

Why: With no equipment, the four-handed seat is the easiest two-rescuer carry. The person rides on the rescuers' locked hands and must be awake and able to hold on.

Huh, didn't know that: For possible head, neck or back injuries, the clothes drag pulls the person headfirst while cradling the head.

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Answer: Only if the victim can hold on. With no equipment, the four-handed seat is the easiest two-rescuer carry. The person rides on the rescuers' locked hands and must be awake and able to hold on.

  1. First Aid merit badge pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/First%20Aid.pdf
    the four-handed seat is the easiest two-rescuer carry. It is safe only if the victim is conscious and can hold on.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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