The other helpers will take orders from the leader and perform tasks such as rolling the injured person onto their side, inserting a stretcher underneath them, or performing bandaging if necessary.
The other 3-4 helpers should be kneeling on one side of the injured person. Each helper will be in control of moving a different portion of the injured person’s body, and the helpers should be spread out evenly. One helper should be designated to slide a stretcher under the injured person as the rest of the helpers roll them on their side. This helper should be kneeling on the opposite side of the injured person’s body.
As the helpers move the injured person, the leader must keep the head and neck aligned with the body. As the body turns, so should the head.
To determine where you should sit, picture your bed divided into thirds. You should sit within the top 1/3 section of your bed. [1] X Research source
As you start to lean your body sideways, place your bottom elbow onto the bed underneath your shoulder. Then, place your top hand onto the bed in front of your chest. As your body reaches the bed, lie on top of your bottom arm, and place your top arm at your side.
Your shoulders, hips, and knees should stay aligned at all times. To be sure you’re doing this, keep your knees and shoulders pointed in the same direction.
As you move, keep your knees and shoulders pointing in the same direction.
It is sometimes helpful to visualize your body as an actual log. This technique is called a log roll because your torso is supposed to move as one solid unit - just like a log would move.
