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What is the primary purpose of wheel ambulance stretchers?
What is the primary purpose of wheel ambulance stretchers?
- To transport patients over long distances
- To be used in hospitals for transferring patients between departments
- To provide a comfortable surface for patients to rest on
- To be used in EMS settings for patient transport (correct)
What is a key feature of bariatric stretchers?
What is a key feature of bariatric stretchers?
- They are designed for use on rough terrain
- They are lightweight and easy to maneuver
- They have a wider wheelbase and increased weight capacity (correct)
- They have a narrow wheelbase to fit through tight spaces
Which type of stretcher is commonly powered by electricity in EMS settings?
Which type of stretcher is commonly powered by electricity in EMS settings?
- Vacuum mattresses
- Flexible stretchers
- Wheel ambulance stretchers (correct)
- Backboards
What is a key advantage of portable folding stretchers like the E stretcher?
What is a key advantage of portable folding stretchers like the E stretcher?
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What is a potential drawback of using vacuum mattresses in mobile EMS settings?
What is a potential drawback of using vacuum mattresses in mobile EMS settings?
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Study Notes
- Wheel ambulance stretchers have four wheels, weigh between 40 and 145 lbs, and usually used in EMS with specific head and foot ends, retractable guard rails, and folding undercarriage support.
- Bariatric stretchers are designed for bariatric patients, wider with a wider wheelbase to prevent tipping, and have increased weightlifting capacity.
- Electrically powered wheel stretchers are common in EMS, operated by a button for easier use.
- Portable folding stretchers like the E stretcher can be folded in half for storage and used in hard to reach areas.
- Flexible stretchers surround the patient, allowing movement across rough terrain.
- Backboards are used for patients lying down for extrication purposes, while short backboards (Keds) are used for seated patients requiring spinal immobilization.
- Vacuum mattresses contour around the body but are rendered useless if damaged, challenging for mobile EMS settings.
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