What factor should NOT influence the decision to carry a patient?

The color of a patient's clothing does not have any bearing on the decision to carry them in an emergency medical situation. Decisions regarding patient transport should be based on factors that directly impact the patient's safety, health, and the urgency of the medical situation.

In contrast, the distance to a medical facility informs how quickly the patient needs to be moved; the weight of the patient affects the physical ability of responders to carry them safely and efficiently; and weather conditions can impact the safety and logistics of transport. These factors are all critical in ensuring the well-being of both the patient and the responders, while the color of clothing holds no relevance to these immediate medical concerns.