ch. 8 - transporting patients

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wheeled ambulance stretcher

commonly used and goes in ambulance

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backboard

rigid board for immobilization

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body mechanics

anatomic structure and forces associated with it. how a body moves

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power lift

spread legs shoulder width, balance weight on balls and keep back upright, straighten legs

do not outstretch arms

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power grip

underhand grip that is better for hands and arms

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body drag

  • do not extend elbows too far past chest

  • used to move patient from bed w/ sheet or by clothes

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max weight for a 4 person carry

250lb

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diamond carry 4 people

used for a backboard or stretcher

  • one at head

  • two on sides

  • one at foot