Chapter 8: Lifting & Moving Patients

Question 1

Flexible Stretcher

Answer 1

A stretcher that is a rigid carrying device when secured around a patient but can be folded/rolled when not in use

Question 2

Bariatrics

Answer 2

A branch of medicine concerned w/ management (prevention/control) of obesity & allied diseases

Question 3

Basket Stretcher (Stokes Litter)

Answer 3

A rigid stretcher commonly used in technical & water rescues that surrounds & supports patient yet allows water to drain through holes in bottom

Question 4

Emergency Move

Answer 4

A move in which the patient is dragged/pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment & care are provided

Question 5

Stair Chair

Answer 5

A lightweight folding device used to carry a conscious, seated patient up/down stairs

Question 6

Body Mechanics

Answer 6

The relationship between the body’s anatomic structures & physical forces associated w/ lifting, moving, & carrying (ways in which body moves to achieve specific action)

Question 7

Wheeled Ambulance Stretcher

Answer 7

A specifically designed stretcher that can be rolled along the ground. Collapsible undercarriage allows it to be loaded into ambulance

Question 8

Portable Stretcher

Answer 8

A stretcher w/ a strong, rectangular, tubular metal frame & rigid fabric stretched across it

Question 9

Extremity Lift

Answer 9

A lifting technique used for patients who are supine or in sitting position w/ NO suspected extremity/spinal injuries

Question 10

Backboard
(Spine Board, Trauma Board, Longboard)

Answer 10

A long, flat board made of rigid, rectangular material used to provide support to patient suspected of having hip, pelvic, spinal, or lower extremity injury

Question 11

Direct Ground Lift

Answer 11

A lifting technique used for patients found lying supine on the ground w/ NO suspected spinal injury

Question 12

Scoop Stretcher
(Orthopaedic Stretcher)

Answer 12

A stretcher designated to be split into 2 or 4 sections that can be fitted around patient lying on ground (or other flat surface)

Question 13

Power Lift

Answer 13

A lifting technique in which EMT’s back is held upright, legs bent, patient lifted when EMT straightens legs to raise upper body & arms

Question 14

Rapid Extrication Technique

Answer 14

A technique to move patient from sitting position inside a vehicle to supine on a backboard in less than 1 minute (when conditions do not allow for standard immobilization)

Question 15

Diamond Carry

Answer 15

A carrying technique in which one provider is located at head end of stretcher/backboard, one at foot end, & one at each side of patient; providers on sides use one hand each to support stretcher so they are able to face forward as they walk

Question 16

Power Grip

Answer 16

A technique in which stretcher/backboard is gripped by inserting each hand under the handle w/ palm facing up & thumb extended, fully supporting underside of handle on curved palm w/ fingers & thumb