Chapter 8-Lifting and Moving Patients

Question 1

Backboard

Answer 1

Long flat board used to provide support to a patient who is suspected of having spinal, hip, pelvic or lower extremity injury. aka spine board, trauma board, longboard. Also can be used to move patients out of awkward places.

Question 2

Basket Stretcher

Answer 2

Rigid stretcher commonly used in technical and water rescues. Also to carry across uneven terrain/remote location. Can attach backboard. AKA stokes litter.

Question 3

Body Mechanics

Answer 3

The relationship between the body anatomic structure and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving and carrying The ways in which the body moves to achieve a specific action.

Question 4

DIamond Carry

Answer 4

Carrying technique in which one provider is located at the head, one at the foot and one at each side (who use one hand). All are able to face forward as they walk. Can be used for patient on backboard or stretcher.

Question 5

Direct Ground Lift

Answer 5

Lifting technique that is used for patients who are found lying supine on the ground with no suspected spinal injury.

Question 6

Emergency Move

Answer 6

A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided.

Question 7

Extremity LIft

Answer 7

Lifting technique used for patients who are supine or sitting with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries. Also useful in very narrow space.

Question 8

Flexible Stretcher

Answer 8

Stretcher that is rigid carrying device when secure around a patient but can be folded or rolled when not in use. Used when there is a considerable distance from ambulance. Can be used for a confined space, or belayed or rappelled by ropes.

Question 9

Portable/Folding Stretcher

Answer 9

Stretcher with strong rectangular tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it. MAY have wheels.

Question 10

Power Lift

Answer 10

Lifting technique in which the back is held upright, legs bent, and the patient is lifted when the EMT straightens the leg sot raise the upper body and arms.

Question 11

Rapid Extrication Technique

Answer 11

An “urgent” move for patient in a sitting position inside a vehicle to supine on background in less than 1in when conditions do not allow for standard immobilization.

Question 12

Scoop Stretcher

Answer 12

Stretcher designed to split into 2-4 sections that can be fitted around a patient who is lying on the ground or other flat surface. aka Orthopaedic stretcher.

Question 13

Stair Chair

Answer 13

Lightweight folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up/down stairs.

Question 14

Wheeled Ambulance Stretcher

Answer 14

Stretcher designed to be rolled along the ground and into the ambulance. aka Ambulance Stretcher.

Question 15

One Hand Carry

Answer 15

Method of carrying patient on a backboard in which four or more providers each use one hand to support the backboard so that they are able to face forward as they are walking.

Question 16

Emergency Move

Answer 16

Move used when there is potential for danger. Use an emergency move to drag or pull the patient to a safe place before assessment and care. Ex: Emergency Clothes Drag, Blanket Drag, Arm Drag, Arm-to-arm drag. Always along the long axis of the body.

Question 17

Urgent Move

Answer 17

May be necessary to move a patient with an altered level of consciousness, inadequate ventilation, shock or extreme weather conditions.

Question 18

Non-Urgent Move

Answer 18

If scene and patient stable may use these moves: Direct Ground Lift. Extremity Lift.

Question 19

Transfer Moves

Answer 19

Moves for bed to stretcher: Direct Carry. Draw Sheet method (used to avoid strain of unnecessary lifting + carrying)

Question 20

Binder Lift

Answer 20

Wrapped around torso. 25 handles. Used before moving to stair chair or stretcher.

Question 21

Short Backboard/KED

Answer 21

Spinal immobilization device to be used when sitting. Wooden short board has generally been replaced with a vest type device such as the Kendrick Extrication Device until you can move to supine on backboard.

Question 22

Vacuum Mattress

Answer 22

Placed on mattress and then air removed from device allowing to mold around patient. Limits pressure point tenderness. More comfortable then long spine board.

Question 23

One Provider Drag

Answer 23

Only use if immediate life threatening danger exists and you are alone. Ex: Front Cradle, Firefighter Drag, One person walking assist, firefighter carry and packstrap carry.