Nursing /Chapter 8: Lifting and Moving
wheeled ambulance stretcher
used to move and transport patients. designed to roll and weighs 40-140 lbs.
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wheeled ambulance stretcher
used to move and transport patients. designed to roll and weighs 40-140 lbs.
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backboards
long flat board made of rigid, rectangular material. made to carry patients with pelvic, hip or spine fractures, or lower extremity injuries
body mechanics
the relationship between the body’s anatomical structures and the physical forces to achieve a specific action
lifting
keep back straight and in an upright position without twisting face pt where they can see
pulling
extend arms ab 15-20 in reposition you knees so that your arms will pull equal weight back up and do again
log rolling
initially reach farther that 18 in minimize distance by kneeling close to patient keep back straight and lean solely on hips
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
wheeled ambulance stretcher | used to move and transport patients. designed to roll and weighs 40-140 lbs. |
backboards | long flat board made of rigid, rectangular material. made to carry patients with pelvic, hip or spine fractures, or lower extremity injuries |
body mechanics | the relationship between the body’s anatomical structures and the physical forces to achieve a specific action |
lifting | keep back straight and in an upright position without twisting face pt where they can see |
pulling | extend arms ab 15-20 in reposition you knees so that your arms will pull equal weight back up and do again |
log rolling | initially reach farther that 18 in minimize distance by kneeling close to patient keep back straight and lean solely on hips |
when it comes to patient weight you should consider | their estimated weight to ensure that you are capable of lifting them |
how many providers should you try to use when possible | 4 |
how many providers should move the stair chair | 3 |
diamond carry | one provider at head, one at each side, and one at the feet. (tallest provider at head) |
handed carry | 2 providers on each side use both hands to pick up and switch to one to carry |
emergency moves | pull pt clothing in the shoulder area. place on blanket to be pulled. place arms under pt shoulders grabbing your opposite wrist drag the pt backwards |
urgent moves | used only when pt has altered mental status, inadequate ventilation or is in shock (hypoperfusion) |