chapter 8 - lifting & moving patients Flashcards
A specially designed stretcher that can be rolled along the ground
wheeled ambulance stretcher
A carrying technique in which one provider is located at the head end of the stretcher or backboard, one at the foot end, and one at each side of the patient
diamond carry
A stretcher that is a rigid carrying device when secured around a patient but can be folded or rolled when not in use
flexible stretcher
A technique in which a stretcher or backboard is gripped by inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended
power grip
A technique to move a patient from a sitting position inside a vehicle to supine on a backboard in less than 1 minute when conditions do not allow for standard immobilization
rapid extrication technique
A lightweight folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs
stair chair
A stretcher with a strong, rectangular, tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it
portable stretcher
A lifting technique that is used for patients who are found lying supine on the ground with no suspected spinal injury
direct ground lift
A long, flat board made of rigid, rectangular material that is used to provide support to a patient who is suspected of having a hip, pelvic, spinal or lower extremity injury
backboard
A lifting technique that is used for patients who are supine or in a sitting position with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries
extremity lift
A rigid stretcher commonly used in technical and water rescues that surrounds and supports the patient yet allows water to drain through holes in the bottom
basket stretcher
The relationship between the body’s anatomic structures and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving and carrying
body mechanics
A branch of medicine concerned with the management of obesity and allied diseases
bariatrics
A move in which the patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided
emergency move
A lifting technique in which the EMTs back is held upright, with legs bent, and the patient is lifted when the EMT straightens the legs to raise the upper body and arms
power lift
