Chapter 3 Lifting and moving Patients Flashcards
Bariatric
Having to do with patients who are significantly over weight or obese.
Body Mechanics
The proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury.
Direct Carry
A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.
Direct ground lift
A method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chests, stand, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.
Draw sheet method
A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed.
Extremity lift
A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under the patient’s armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patient’s knee.
Power grip
Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least ten inches apart.
Power lift
A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and the back locked in. The upper body is raised before the hips. (also squat-lift position).
List several situations that may require an emergency move of a patient
A number of situations may require the emergency move of a patient, including when the scene is hazardous, when care of life-threatening conditions requires repositioning, and when other patients must be reached for immediate treatment.
What are the 6 rules to follow before lifting a patient?
1) Position your feet properly
2) Use your legs
3) Never turn or twist
4) DO NOT compensate when lifting with one hand
5) Keep the weight as close to your body as possible
6) Use a stair chair when carrying a patient on stars when possible
What to do when reaching
1) Keep your back in a locked-in position
2) Avoid twisting while reaching
3) Avoid reaching more than 20-inches in front of your body
4) Avoid prolonged reaching when strenuous effort requires
What to do when pushing or pulling
1) Push rather than pull whenever possible
2) Keep your back locked in
3) Keep the line of pull through the center of your body by bending your knees
4) Keep the weight close to your body
5) If the weight is below your waist level, push or pull from a kneeling position
6) Avoid pushing or pulling overhead
7) Keep your elbows bent and your arms close to your side
Reasons for performing emergency moves
1) The scene is hazardous
2) Care of life-threatening conditions requires repositioning
3) You must reach other patients
Reason for urgent moves
1) The required treatment can be performed only if the patient is moved
2) Factors at the scene cause patient decline
What are the six types of patient carrying devices?
1) Power Stretcher
2) Portable Stretcher
3) Basket Stretcher
4) Scoop Stretcher
5) Stair Chair
5) Flexible Stretcher
