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    This document provides guidance on proper body mechanics and techniques for lifting and moving patients. It discusses using legs instead of back to lift, maintaining weight close to the body, and different devices that can aid in lifting like stretchers, backboards, and chairs. Various carries, drags, and lifts are also outlined for moving patients in emergencies, urgent situations, or non-urgent transfers while keeping the patient stabilized.

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    This document provides guidance on proper body mechanics and techniques for lifting and moving patients. It discusses using legs instead of back to lift, maintaining weight close to the body, and different devices that can aid in lifting like stretchers, backboards, and chairs. Various carries, drags, and lifts are also outlined for moving patients in emergencies, urgent situations, or non-urgent transfers while keeping the patient stabilized.

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    Lesson 7

    Lifting and Moving Patients


    Body Mechanics
    • Use your legs, not your back, to lift a patient.
    • Grasp should be made with palms up (power grip).
    • Use power lift when lifting the patient.
    • Keep the weight close to the body.

    Lifting and Moving


    Lifting Devices

    Wheeled Ambulance Spineboard/ Shortboard/ Stair Chair


    Stretcher/Trolley Longboard/ Kendricks
    Cot/ Gurney Backboard Extrication Device

    Lifting and Moving


    Scoop Stretcher Basket Stretcher

    Collapsible Stretcher Vacuum Mattress


    Principles of Moving Patients
    1. Emergency Move
    • Performed when patient is in potential danger.

    2. Urgent Move
    • Used if patient has potentially unstable condition.

    3. Non-urgent Move
    • Pperformed when patient is stable.

    Lifting and Moving


    Carries, Drags and Lifts

    Walking assist Front cradle Pack strap carry Piggyback carry

    Armpit/Arm/Blanket/
    Cloth Drag

    Lifting and Moving


    Hammock carry Bearers Alongside Extremity Carry Hands as Litter
    Carry carry

    Lifting and Moving


    Draw sheet method Use of Lifting Device

    Lifting and Moving


    Helmet Removal

    Helmet Removal
    Helmet Removal
    Questions?

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