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EMS CH3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is body mechanics | Proper use of your body to prevent injury and to facilitate lifting and moving |
| What are some things to consider before lifting any patients | The object itself Your limitations Communication between team members |
| What are some rules that must be followed to prevent injury when lifting | Position feet properly Lift with your legs Never turn/twist Do not compensate when using one hand Keep the weight close to your body Use a stair chair when going down stairs |
| What are some things to keep you safe when reaching for something | Keep back locked Avoid twisting Avoid reaching more than 20 inches Avoid prolonged reaching |
| What are some things you should do to prevent injury when pushing/pulling | Push rather then pull it possible Keep back locked Keep line of pull at the center of body Keep weight close to your body If weight below waist push/pull from knees Avoid push/pulling above your head Keep elbows bent and arms close to your side |
| What are three situations that may require an emergency move | Scene is hazardous Care of life threats requires repositioning Must reach other patients |
| What is the greatest danger to a patient during an emergency move | That an injury will be aggravated |
| What is an emergency move | A rapid movement with no regard for injuries |
| What can be done to prevent injury aggregation in an emergency move | Move the person along the long axis |
| What is an urgent move | When the patient must be moved but precautions are put in place to avoid aggravating an injury |
| When would an urgent move be used | Treatment calls for patient move Factors at the scene cause patient decline |
| What move is performed when there is no immediate threat to life | Non urgent move |
| What is a bariatric stretcher | A stretcher specially suited for the obese upto 800 lbs |
| When should the stair chair not be used on a patient | Spinal injury Unresponsive Severe altered mental status Patients requiring airway management |
| How should you choose a way to move the patient | Patient position Spinal injury? |
| What are the ways we move patients with no spinal injury | Extremities lift Direct ground lift Draw sheet Direct carry |
| How should unresponsive patients with no suspected spinal injury body be positioned | In the recovery position |
| Why should unresponsive patients be placed in the recovery position | Being placed on their side aids in drainage from mouth and prevents inhaling own vomit |
| What is a Fowler position | Sitting semi up right |
| How should patients in shock body be positioned | Supine |
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