body mechanics
The relationship between the body's anatomical structures and the physical forces associated with lifting, moving and carrying; the ways in which the body moves to achieve a specific action.
Carry
the act of lifting and moving the patient, usually a short distance
Drag
A method of pulling a patient on the ground to another location
Landing Zone
An area picked for the landing of aircraft that meets specific size and safety requirements
Lift
A way of moving the patient by raising the person from a lower position to a higher one
Move
The transport of a patient from one location to another
spinal motion restriction
Restricting the entire spine to limit spinal motion, protecting the spinal cord from injury