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Emergency Care 13th Edition Chapter 3 Flashcards

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10331533709BariatricHaving to do with patients who are significantly obese or overweight.0
10331533710Body MechanicsThe proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury.1
10331533711Direct CarryA method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests then revers the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.2
10331533712Direct Ground LiftA method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient ro their chests, stand, then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher.3
10331533713Draw-sheet methodA method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom of the bed sheet.4
10331533714Extremity LiftA method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under the patient's armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patient's knees.5
10331533715Power GripGripping with as much hand surface area as possible in contact with the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hands at least ten inches apart.6
10331533716Power LiftA lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground, body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet, and back locked in. The upper body is raised before the hips. Also called the squat-lift position.7
10331533717Consider the following before lifting a patient-Object: weight of object -limitations: are u able to properly do the task at hand? Need help? -communication: make a clear plan to lift and move8
10331533718Rules to follow when lifting-Position feet properly: flat level surface, shoulder width apart. -NEVER TURN OR TWIST -keep weight as close to the body as possible -when holding with one hand, do NOT lean to other side. Lock in straight9
10331533719When pushing something below the waist how should u push?Push from 1 knee10
10331533720When should you use a stair chair?Anytime u need to bring someone up or down stairs. -when going up or down -patient sits up to ease breathing -no unconscious patients11
10331533721When would u have to perform an emergency move?-Building in Danger of Collapsing -Fire -possible explosion - If u neeto reach other patients -care of life threatening conditions that require repositioning12
10331533722Long axis dragWhen you need to move a patient to save life, but run the risk of furthering injury, move on the straight like parallel to the deck following the line extending from the sop of the head to toes (axis)13
10331533723Urgent movesRequired when the patient must be moved quickly to treat immediate threat to life. -uses precautions for head neck spine injury -if scene starts declining in safety14
10331533724SpineboardBackboard15
10331533725Non urgent moveNo immediate threat to life patient should only be moved when ready to transport.16
10331533726Wheeled StretcherSafely transport a patient from one place to another -Head of stretcher can be elevated17
10331533727Two types of stretchersPower stretchers Manual stretchers18
10331533728Power stretcherBattery powered hydrolic system, raises stretcher up and down. Will carry up to 700 lbs.19
10331533729Manual stretcherLifted by EMT's20
10331533730Bariatric StretcherTransport patients 800 lbs or more. -uses special ambulances with hydrolics to lift the stretcher into ambulance.21
10331533731Short spine board (backboard)Remove patients from cars 3 1/2 ft.22
10331533732Portable stretcher/folding stretcherMultiple casualty incidents23
10331533733Scoop StretcherSplits into two and can be scooped under patient to get them on the board. -no spine support, not for suspected neck injury24
10331533734Basket StretcherCan be used to move patients from one level to another over rough turrain25
10331533735Flexible Stretcher/Reeves stretcherUsed in narrow places like halways and around corners26
10331533736Patient with suspected spine injury-1st.- Stabalize head -2nd.- place surgical collar -If sitting in a car put on a short board, then placed on long spine board.27
10331533737Lateral Recumbant-Can use for chest injury -Putting patient in feetle position releases abdominal pressure -lets vomit safely exit patient w/o chocking28
10331533738Fowler positionSiting up29
10331533739Semi fowlerSlightly sitting up30
10331533740Position for shock- Supine position - do not raise legs31
10331533741Supine positionLaying down on the back32
10331533742StretcherFor moving people latarely33

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