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EMR Basic

C3: Lifting and Moving Patients

TermDefinition
arm-to-arm drag an emergency move that consists of the rescuer grasping the patient's arms from behind; used to remove a patient from a hazardous environment.
bariatric relating to or specialized in the prevention and treatment of obesity.
blanket drag an emergency move in which a rescuer encloses a patient in a blanket and drags the patient to safety.
cervical collar a neck brace that partially immobilizes the neck following injury.
clothes drag an emergency move used to remove a patient from a hazardous environment; performed by grasping the patient's clothes and moving the patient head first from the unsafe area.
cradle-in-arms carry a one-rescuer patient movement technique used primarily for children; the patient is cradled in the hollow formed by the rescuer's arms and chest.
extremities the arms and legs.
firefighter drag a method of moving a patient without lifting or carrying them; used when the patient is heavier than the rescuer.
log rolling a technique used to move a patient onto a long backboard.
one-person walking assist a method used if the patient is able to bear their own weight.
pack-strap carry a one-person carry that allows the rescuer to carry a patient while keeping one hand free.
portable stretcher a lightweight, nonwheeled device for transporting a patient; used in small spaces where the wheeled ambulance stretcher cannot be used.
recovery position a side-lying position that helps an unconscious patient maintain an open airway.
scoop stretcher a firm device used to carry a patient; can be split into halves and applied to the patient from both sides.
stair chair a small portable device used for transporting a patient in a sitting position.
straddle lift a method used to place a patient on a backboard if there is not enough space to perform a log roll.
straddle slide a method of placing a patient on a long backboard by straddling both the board and the patient and sliding the patient onto the board.
two-person chair carry a method of carrying a patient in which two rescuer use a chair to support the weight of the patient
two-person extremity carry a method of carrying a patient out of tight quarters using two rescuers and no equipment.
two-person seat carry a method of carrying a patient in which two rescuers link arms behind the patient's back and under the patient's knees; requires no equipment.
two-person walking assist a method used when a patient cannot bear their own weight; two rescuers completely support the patient.
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