Lifting And Moving

Question 1

Backboards

Answer 1

• long, flat and made of rigid rectangular material ( mostly plastic )
• used to move patients from the ground to the stretcher

Question 2

Moving and Positioning the patient

Answer 2

• when you move a patient take care that the injury does not occur
• to you
• to your team
• to the patient
• patient lifting and moving are technical skills that require repeated

Question 3

Body Mechanics

Answer 3

• lifting position
• shoulder girdle should be aligned over pelvis
• hands should be held close to the legs
• force then goes essentially straight down spinal column
• very little strain occurs

Question 4

Body Mechanics

Answer 4

the power grip gets maximum force from the hands
- palms up
- hands about 10 inches apart
- all fingers at same angle
- fully support handle

Question 5

Principles of safe reaching and pulling

Answer 5

• to drag a patient across a bed
• kneel on the bed to avoid reaching beyond the recommended distance
• drag the patient to within 15-20 inches
• complete the drag while standing at the side of the bed
• using the sheet or blanket under the patient rather than dragging the patient by his or her clothing

Question 6

Log roll

Answer 6

log roll the patient onto his or her side to place a patient on a backboard

Question 7

Emergency Moves

Answer 7

only when the patient or emt is in danger

Question 8

Bariatric Strtchers

Answer 8

• some ambulances have a tow packaagr with a winch
• rated to hold 850-900 ib

Question 9

Pneumatic and electronic powered wheeled stretchers

Answer 9

• battery operated with electronic controls to raise/lower the undercarriage
• increases the weight of the stretcher
• hazardous in uneven

Question 10

Portable folding/ stretchers

Answer 10

strong rectangular tubular metal frame with fabric stretched across it

Question 11

Flexible stretchers (sked)

Answer 11

• excellent for storage and carrying
• conform around a patients sides
• useful for confined spaces
• uncomfortable

Question 12

Stokes Basket

Answer 12

used for patient removal in remote locations, including in water rescues

Question 13

Scoop Stretchers

Answer 13

also called orthopedic stretchers

Question 14

Short Backboards

Answer 14

used for seated patients
ex. The KED vest type device

Question 15

MSTU ( mobile stroke )

Answer 15

a specialized ambulance equipped with advanced technology and medical staff to provide immediate stroke care in the field