Franz Rautek

Franz Rautek (1902–1989) was a martial arts teacher in Vienna, Austria.

This maneuver allows unconscious people to be moved from areas of danger with limited effort on part of the rescuer, even if they are much smaller than the victim.

A person applying the Rautek maneuver brings the victim into a sitting position, making sure that both legs are free.

The victim contacts the ground with buttocks and legs, which are not "soft parts".

Rescuers are advised to move slowly and deliberately to avoid self-injury.