DB 06-15 Walking Patients To Ambulances Flashcards
1
Q
The practice of walking patients, or carrying them “Georgia-streeting,” is strongly discouraged.
Walking patients to the rescue ambulance or to a gurney should only be done if:
A
-patient’s condition does not permit taking the time to get more personnel on scene or retrieve additional equipment from the rescue ambulance.
-scene safety issues
2
Q
Patients should be moved out to the RA for loading via what patient carrying equipment?
A
-gurney
-a flat
-disaster litter
-stair chair
3
Q
Any deviation from placing a patient on a gurney shall be __________.
A
documented on the F-902M with justification provided.