Patient Movement Tools and Techniques

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What is a backboard used for?

To assist in lifting patients with a suspected head injury

To provide support to a patient suspected of having a spinal injury (correct)

To carry patients down stairs

To transport patients who are conscious

What is bariatrics?

A branch of medicine concerned with the management of obesity and allied diseases.

A basket stretcher is also called a Stokes litter.

True

Define body mechanics.

The relationship between the body's anatomical structures and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving, and carrying. Signup and view all the answers

What is a diamond carry?

A carrying technique in which one EMT is at each end of the stretcher and one at each side. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a direct ground lift.

A lifting technique used for patients found lying supine on the ground with no suspected spinal injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is an emergency move?

Dragging the patient to safety before assessment and care Signup and view all the answers

What is an extremity lift?

A lifting technique for patients who are supine or sitting without suspected injuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is a flexible stretcher?

A stretcher that is rigid when secured around a patient but can be folded or rolled when not in use. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a portable stretcher?

A stretcher with a strong rectangular tubular metal frame and rigid fabric across it. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the power lift technique.

A lifting technique where the EMT's back is erect while legs are bent, lifting using leg strength. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rapid extrication technique?

To quickly move a patient from a sitting position in a vehicle to a supine position on a backboard. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a scoop stretcher.

A stretcher designed to be split into sections that fit around a patient lying on a flat surface. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stair chair?

A lightweight folding device used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a wheeled ambulance stretcher?

A specially designed stretcher that can be rolled along the ground. Signup and view all the answers

Define power grip.

Grasp the handle of the stretcher with palms up and thumb extending up. Signup and view all the answers

Explain a sling lift.

A sling is placed under the patient's body and attaches to a hydraulic lift for movement. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key principles of reaching and pulling?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of body drag?

To keep your back locked by tightening abdominal muscles Signup and view all the answers

When log rolling onto a backboard, you should lean forward and keep your back _____.

straight Signup and view all the answers

In a one hand carry, you should face each other and lift the backboard to carrying _____.

height Signup and view all the answers

What is an intravenous (IV) pole?

A device attached to a stretcher for delivering intravenous fluids. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patient Movement Tools and Techniques

Backboard: Rigid flat board for patients with potential hip, pelvic, spinal, or lower extremity injuries. Supports patients in a supine position; also known as a spine board or trauma board.
Bariatrics: Medical field focusing on obesity management and related health issues.
Basket Stretcher: Rigid stretcher for technical rescues, allows water drainage through holes. Known as Stokes litter.
Body Mechanics: Investigates the interaction between body structures and forces in lifting, moving, and carrying, emphasizing optimal movement techniques.
Diamond Carry: A coordinated lifting method by four EMTs around a stretcher, allowing each to face forward while carrying the patient.
Direct Ground Lift: Lifting technique for patients lying supine on the ground without suspected spinal injuries.
Emergency Move: Quick extraction of a patient from a dangerous scene before complete assessment and care.
Extremity Lift: Used for supine or seated patients with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries, ensuring safe lifting.
Flexible Stretcher: Becomes rigid when secured around a patient but can be easily folded or rolled for storage.
Portable Stretcher: Strong, rectangular stretcher with a metal frame and rigid fabric for transporting patients.

Lifting Techniques

Power Lift: Lifting stance with an upright back and bent legs, raising the upper body by straightening legs.
Rapid Extrication Technique: Fast conversion of a vehicle patient from a sitting position to supine on a backboard in under a minute.
Scoop Stretcher: Composed of split sections to encase a patient on a flat surface; also called an orthopedic stretcher.
Stair Chair: Lightweight device for safely transporting conscious, seated patients up or down stairs.
Wheeled Ambulance Stretcher: Collapsible stretcher rollable on the ground, designed for ambulance use; also referred to as the ambulance stretcher.

Lifting and Pulling Techniques

Power Grip: Proper handle grasp with palms and thumbs positioned upwards for effective lifting.
Sling Lift: Utilizes a sling and hydraulic lift to transfer patients from a bed to a chair.
Reaching and Pulling: Techniques for safely pulling patients; involves kneeling, controlled elbow movement, and proper stance for balance.
Body Drag: Maintain back integrity by tightening abs while pulling a patient; involves specific arm extension and repositioning.
Log Rolling onto a Backboard: Technique for lateral patient transfer to a backboard, focusing on body alignment and knee positioning.

Specialty Techniques

One Hand Carry: Cooperative lifting technique where providers transition from two-handed to one-handed grips to facilitate movement.
Intravenous (IV) Pole: Device attached to stretchers for managing IV fluids during patient transport.

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This quiz covers various essential tools and techniques for patient movement in medical emergencies. It includes specific lifting methods, equipment like backboards and basket stretchers, and the principles of body mechanics used by emergency responders. Test your knowledge on how to safely and effectively transport patients under different circumstances.