Chapter 3: Lifting and Moving Patients

Questions and Answers

What is a Power Lift?

A type of stretcher.

A technique for lifting patients. (correct)

An emergency move.

A position for shock.

What does a Power Grip refer to?

A tool used in emergencies.

A specific type of carry.

A technique for gripping a patient's arms.

A method for lifting patients. (correct)

What is a Clothes Drag?

A type of stretcher.

An emergency move. (correct)

A recovery position.

A lifting technique.

How should an Incline Drag be performed?

Head first. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Firefighter's Drag?

A technique requiring straddling the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Blanket Drag technique involve?

Rolling the patient onto a blanket. Signup and view all the answers

What is a One-rescuer assist?

An emergency move. Signup and view all the answers

In a Two-rescuer assist, how should the rescuers position the patient?

Both rescuers grip the patient's hands. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Wheeled Stretcher?

A stretcher that can be wheeled. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Power Stretcher?

A stretcher with gas-powered lift. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Bariatric Stretcher accommodate?

Patients up to a certain weight. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stair Chair used for?

Transporting patients down stairs. Signup and view all the answers

What are Long Spine Boards primarily used for?

Supporting patients with spinal injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Scoop Stretcher?

An orthopedic stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Basket Stretcher do?

Offers portable stretcher options. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Flexible Stretcher?

A stretcher designed to mold around a patient. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Vacuum Mattress used for?

To securely hold the patient and provide support. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Extremity Carry?

A technique for lifting patients without suspected spinal injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Direct Ground Lift?

A lifting technique from the ground to a stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in a Direct Ground Lift?

Set the stretcher in its lowest position. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in step 2 of a Direct Ground Lift?

The EMTs lift the patient to their knees. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in step 3 of a Direct Ground Lift?

The EMTs stand and carry the patient to the stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Draw-Sheet Method?

A technique to move patients from bed to stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for the Recovery Position?

Position for shock, do not lower head or raise legs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the modified Draw-Sheet Method used for?

Transferring a patient to a hospital stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when transferring to a hospital stretcher?

Position the raised ambulance cot next to the hospital stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step in transferring to a hospital stretcher?

Gather the sheet on either side of the patient and pull it taut. Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to do in the third step of transferring to a hospital stretcher?

Slide the patient in one motion onto the stretcher. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lifting and Moving Patients

Power Lift: A technique for lifting that ensures maximum strength and control using legs and body mechanics.
Power Grip: A grip that utilizes the entire hand to hold onto a patient or object securely.
Clothes Drag: An emergency move where clothing is utilized to drag a patient.
Incline Drag: An emergency move performed with the patient pulled headfirst down an incline.
Firefighter's Drag: An emergency move where the patient is placed on their back, hands tied together, and dragged while keeping the head low.
Blanket Drag: A method where half the blanket is gathered against the patient's side to move them while keeping their head low.
One-rescuer Assist: An emergency move where a single rescuer helps a patient up.
Two-rescuer Assist: Involves two rescuers, with the patient’s arms over their shoulders, assisting the patient to safety.
Wheeled Stretcher: A stretcher with wheels for transporting patients efficiently.
Power Stretcher: An advanced stretcher that can lift and lower automatically.
Bariatric Stretcher: Designed for transporting overweight patients, offering wider dimensions and enhanced support.
Stair Chair: A specialized chair for safely transporting patients up or down stairs.
Long Spine Boards: Rigid boards used to stabilize and transport a patient with suspected spinal injuries.
Scoop (Orthopedic) Stretcher: A stretcher that can be split to scoop a patient from the ground without rolling them.
Basket Stretcher: A strong, rigid stretcher used in difficult terrain or emergencies.
Flexible Stretcher: A pliable stretcher that can conform to various body shapes for better support.
Vacuum Mattress: A device that molds around a patient when air is removed, providing a custom fit and support.
Extremity Carry: A carry technique for patients with no suspected spinal injury, allowing transport to a stretcher or chair.
Direct Ground Lift: A method used for lifting a patient with no suspected spinal injury from the ground to a stretcher.
Direct Ground Lift Steps: Involves setting up the stretcher, lifting the patient to knees, then carrying onto the stretcher.
Draw-Sheet Method: A technique for moving a patient from a bed to a stretcher without suspected spinal injury.
Recovery Position: A safe patient position for those in shock: head level, legs not elevated.
Transfer to a Hospital Stretcher: A modified draw-sheet method used to transfer patients securely to hospital facilities.
Transfer Steps: Involves positioning the cots, gathering sheets to transfer the patient, and ensuring a smooth movement onto the hospital stretcher.

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