Yarn handle

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Two US soldiers demonstrate the gamstra grip

The yarn handle is a measure for rescuing people from a danger area .

execution

With this technique, the person to be rescued is worn much like a chamois would be worn. To do this, the helper straightens the patient up and supports him so that he stands upright. Then he kneels down and lets the patient's upper body bend over his shoulder. With one hand he reaches under the patient's thigh and takes hold of the arm. So he can fix the position of the patient on his shoulders with one arm.

It is important to distribute the weight evenly on both shoulders to avoid premature fatigue.

  • Execution of the handle Fig. A – E

  • Execution of the handle Fig. F – J

Advantages and disadvantages

With the help of the yam carry handle, an individual can carry another person without assistance. The yam carry handle has several advantages in rescuing an injured person: the rescued person's torso remains relatively horizontal, which reduces the risk of further injuries and allows better blood distribution, and the injured person can be carried for a longer period of time.

The fact that heat and smoke, which can be harmful, even fatal, for the person to be rescued, increase with altitude, speak against further use by the fire brigade. The large silhouette is a disadvantage for military use.

Alternatives

Nowadays the civilian rescue services tend to pull the injured person lying down, with the helper holding onto the injured person's shoulders or clothing. This helps to avoid putting additional strain on the possibly injured spine. Another alternative is the Rautek handle , which allows the use of the strong leg muscles and is therefore useful when the helper is smaller or weaker.

Web links

Commons : Gamstragegriff  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Christian Neitzel, Karsten Ladehof: Tactical medicine: emergency medicine and emergency medicine . Gabler Wissenschaftsverlage, 2011, ISBN 978-3-642-20696-2 , 7.2.1 Retten, p. 90-91 .
  2. ↑ Norbert W. Punzet: The Kuatsu book: The constant companion for trainers, supervisors, trainers and coaches for first aid in sport . BoD - Books on Demand ,, 2010, ISBN 978-3-8370-1027-5 , 7.2.1 Retten, p. 153-155 .
  3. ↑ Chapter 3-1 - Combat Casualty Care. (Section 3.62 Fireman's carry). In: Soldier Combat Skills. SOLDIERCOMBATSKILLS.COM, accessed April 30, 2012 .