(1) TB 128 - Stair Chair

Question 1

The practice of walking patients, carrying them “Georgia-street,” or using available furniture is __________.

Answer 1

strongly discouraged

(This practice should be the exception, not the rule. )

Question 2

Walking patients to the rescue ambulance or to a gurney should only be done if?

Answer 2

patient’s condition or scene safety issues do not permit waiting for additional personnel or retrieving additional equipment from the rescue ambulance.

Question 3

The stair chair should be used in any situation where:

Answer 3

-accessing the patient and moving them to the rescue ambulance is difficult or impossible by using the gurney

-their condition might worsen if they are placed in a supine position, and there is no need for spinal immobilization