Backboard
A device that is used to provide support to a patient who is suspected of having a hip, pelvic, spinal, or lower extremity injury. Also called a spine board, trauma board, and longboard
Bariatrics
A branch of medicine concerned with the management (Prevention or control) of obesity and allied diseases
Basket Stretcher
A rigid stretcher commonly used in technical and water rescues that surrounds and supports the patient and yet allows water to drain through holes in the bottom. Also called Stokes litter
Diamond carry
A carrying technique in which one EMT is located at the head end of the stretcher or backboard, one at the foot end, and one at each side of the patient; each of the two EMTs at the sides uses one hand to support the stretcher/ backboard so that all are a
Direct ground lift
A lifting technique that is used for patients who are found lying supine on the ground with no suspected injury
Emergency move
A move in which a patient is dragged or pulled from a dangerous scene before assessment and care are provided
Extremity lift
A lifting technique that is used for patients who are supine or in a sitting position with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries
Flexible stretcher
A stretcher that is a rigid carrying device when secured around a patient can be folded or rolled when not in use
Portable stretcher
A stretcher with a long rectangular tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it
Power grip
A technique in which the litter or backboard is gripped by inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended, fully supporting the underside of the handle on the curved palm with the fingers and thumb
Power lift
A lifting technique in which the EMT's back is held upright, with legs bent, and the patient is lifted when the EMT straightens the legs to raise the upper body and arms
Rapid extrication technique
A technique to move a patient from a sitting position inside a vehicle to supine on a backboard in less than 1 minutes when conditions do not allow for standard immobilization
Sccop stretcher
A stretcher that is designed to be split into two or four sections that can be fitted around a patient who is lying on the ground or other relatively flat surface, also called an orthopedic stretcher
Stair chair
A lightweight folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs
Wheeled ambulance stretcher
A specially designed stretcher that can be rolled along the ground. A collapsible undercarriage allows it to be loaded into the ambulance.
How do you perform the power lift?
1) Lock your back into an upright curve. Spread and bend your legs. Grasp the backboard, palms up and just in front of you. Balance and center the weight between your arms.
2) Position your feet, straddle the object and distribute weight
3) Lift by straig
How do you perform the diamond carry?
Position yourself facing the patient
The EMTs at the sides each turn the head-end hand palm down and release the other hand
The EMTs at the side turn toward the foot end. The EMT at the foot turns to face forward
How do you perform the one-handed carrying technique?
Face each other and use both hand
Lift the backboard to carrying height
Turn in the direction you will walk, and switch to using one hand
How do you carry a patient on the stairs?
Strap the patient securely. Make sure one strap is tight across the upper torso, under the arms, and secured to the handle to prevent the patient from sliding
Carry a patient down stairs with the foot end first, head elevated
Carry the head end first goin
How do you use a stair chair?
Position and secure the patient on the chair with straps
Take you places at the head and foot of the chair
A third rescuer "backs up" the rescuer carrying the foot
Lower the chair to roll on landings and for transfer to the stretcher
How do you perform the rapid extrication technique?
1) First EMT provides in-line manual support of the head and cervical spine
2) The second EMT gives commands applies a cervical collar and performs the primary assessment
3) Second EMT supports the torso. The third EMT frees the patient's legs from the pe
How do you perform the direct ground lift?
Line up on one side of the patient with one EMT at the head, one at the waist, and one at the patient's knees. All EMTs should be kneeling
On command, lift the patient to knee level
On command, roll the patient toward your chest, then stand and carry the
What is the extremity lift?
Patient's hands are crossed over the chest. The first EMT grasps the patient's wrists or forearms and pulls the patient to a sitting position
Second EMT moves to a position between the patient's legs, facing in the same direction as the patient, and place
What is the direct carry?
1) Place the stretcher parallel to the bed with the patient's feet facing the head of the stretcher. Secure the stretcher. Face the patient while standing between the bed and stretcher. Slide one arm under the patient's neck and cup the patient's shoulder
How do you use a scoop stretcher?
Adjust the length of the stretcher
Lift the patient slightly and slide the stretcher into place, one side at a time
Lock the stretcher ends together avoid pinching the patient
Secure the patient to the scoop stretcher and transfer to the stretcher
How do you load a patient onto a stretcher?
Tilt the head of the stretcher upward and place it into the back with the wheels on the floor
The second rescuer on the side of the stretcher releases the undercarriage lock and lifts the undercarriage
Roll the stretcher into the back of the ambulance
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