Ch 3- Lifting And Moving Flashcards
Define bariatric
Overweight or obese
Define body mechanics
Using body movements well to prevent injuries
What is a direct Carry
Two or more rescuers the transfer patient from bed to a structure by curling the patient to their chest
What is a direct ground lift
It’s like a direct carry except from the ground to the stretcher
What is the draw sheet method
A method of transferring patients to bed by pulling the sheets
What is an extremity lift
Carrying a patient under the armpits and knees
What is a power grip
Gripping with this much change services possible and hands are at least 10 inches apart
What is a power lift
A lift from a squat. A lift close to the body, feet are flat, back is locked, and the upper body will move before hips
What is an emergency move
Move patients to safe place to evaluate them
Define urgent move
An abbreviated assessment and spinal immobilization move
What is a non-urgent move
A non-urgent move
What general type of emergency move should be used for spinal injuries?
Drags
How do you emergently move spine injury patients
Along the long axis of the body
Give three examples of patient carrying devices
Stretcher, stair chair, backboard
In the power grip, how many inches apart should hands be
10 inches at least
