ch8 (lifting and moving patients) Flashcards
backboard
a long, flat board used to provide support to patient that has a spinal injury (lower extremity injury)
bariatrics
a branch of medicine concerned with obesity
basket stretcher
a rigid stretcher used in technical and water rescues that surrounds and supports the patient and allows water to drain through holes in the bottom
body mechanics
physical forces associated with lifting, moving, and carrying
diamond carry
one provider is at the head, one at the foot end, and one at each side of the patient all facing forward as they walk
direct ground lift
a lifting technique that is used for patients who are found lying supine on the ground with no suspected spinal injury
emergency move
a move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided
extremity lift
lifting technique that’s used for patients who are supine or in a sitting position with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries
flexible stretcher
a stretcher that is a rigid carrying device when secured around a patient but can be folded or rolled when not in use
portable stretcher
stretcher with a strong rectangular, tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it
power grip
inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended
power lift
EMTs back is held upright, legs are bent, and the patient is lifted when the EMT straighten the legs to raise the upper body and arms
rapid extrication technique
a technique to move a patient from a sitting position inside a vehicle to supine on a backboard in less than 1 minute
scoop stretcher
stretcher that can split into 2 or 4 sections that can be fitted around a patient who is lying on the ground
stair chair
folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs
wheeled ambulance stretcher
a stretcher than can be rolled along the ground
