lifting and moving

Question 1

emergency move

Answer 1

we do not package the patient before moving. used when a patient would be in farther harm by remaining in place.

Question 2

urgent move

Answer 2

unstable patient so we still package but use a device that does not take lots of time to package

Question 3

backboard carries

Answer 3

minimum of 2 people. diamond carry

Question 4

wheeled stretcher

Answer 4

most used piece of equipment on an ambulance

Question 5

stair chair

Answer 5

moving people up and down stairs. moving people in small areas. not used on spinal patients

Question 6

long back board

Answer 6

preferred full body immobilization

Question 7

portable stretcher

Answer 7

not used that often. if multiple patients and you need something to carry them on

Question 8

short board

Answer 8

used on stable spinal patients found in seated position

Question 9

scoop stretcher

Answer 9

used for full body immobilization in confined areas. can be extended and broken into 2 halves