Which patient transfer method involves two or more rescuers simultaneously lifting a patient?

The direct carry method is used when two or more rescuers need to lift a patient simultaneously, typically from a bed or a flat surface to a stretcher or another flat surface. This technique is beneficial in situations where the patient should not be moved too much or when a quick transfer is necessary, ensuring that the patient's body remains as straight and stable as possible during the lift.

This method emphasizes teamwork, where accompanying rescuers coordinate their movements, allowing them to secure the patient effectively while minimizing any risk of injury to both the patient and the rescuers. The direct carry method supports patients who may not be able to assist in their transfer due to conditions like unconsciousness or critical injuries.

The other options represent different methods of patient transfer suited to specific scenarios, but they do not involve the simultaneous lifting of a patient by multiple rescuers in the same manner as a direct carry.