Chapter 6 EMT Concept Flashcards

The four simple principles of body mechanics include:

-Keep object weight as close to body as possible

-Use legs/hips/glutes

-Reduce object height/distance

and ___ing.

Stack

1. Feet Shoulder Width

2. Feet Outward Slightly

3. Bend Knees

4. Tighten Back/Abdomen Muscles

5. Straddle Object

6. Comfortable Hand Distance

7. Power Grip

8. Locked Back, Upper Body First

9. Reverse Steps to Lower Object

These are the steps to perform a…

(weak knees/thighs)

Power Lift

1. Weaker leg slightly forward

2. Squat down until grasping stretcher (power grip)

3. Push up with stronger leg (lead with head)

(Avoid bending at waist, weak leg, weak ankle, knees and legs are strong and healthy)

these are the steps to perform a…

Squat Lift

Adequate effort, >50%, can be maintained on average for about __ minute.

1

-Immediate environmental danger to the patient/rescuer

-Inability to protect the patient from other hazards at scene

-Inability to provide lifesaving care due to patient location/position

in these instances, the EMT should perform an ___ move of the patient.

Emergency

-Armpit-Forearm Drag

-Shirt Drag

-Blanket Drag

these are all examples of ___ ___.

Emergency Moves

1. Fasten patient hands/wrists together loosely

2. Grasp neck/shoulders of shirt to rest patient head on fists

3. Pull patient using shirt as handle, don’t strangle

(cannot be used if patient only has T-shirt)

these are the steps for performing a successful ___ drag.

Shirt

1. Spread blanket alongside patient

2. Roll patient away from you onto their side.

3. Roll patient back onto blanket center supine

4. Wrap blanket around patient

5. Grab blanket beneath patient head and drag

these are the steps for performing a successful ___ drag.

Blanket