MOVING PATIENTS
Also Called a Gurney, Litter, or Cot
Wheeled Ambulance Stretcher
Used to transfer a _______ Patient up and down flights of stairs
Conscious, Stair Chair
What is the difference between health care Team and Group
Group works independently to help patients
Team work interdependently to help patients
You use the direct ground lift for what patients?
No suspected spine injury found supine on the ground
What is the Generic name for Bayer
Asprin
A long, Flat board made of rigid rectangular material, used to temporarily restrict spinal motion in supine patients
Backboard or spine board
When Loading a Patient into a ambulance do they go in head first or feet first?
Head First
What is mobile integrated healthcare
Health Care provided within the community rather than at a physicians office
Best lift to use for patients with no suspected extremity or spinal injuries who are supine or sitting. Helpful in narrow areas
Extremity lift
IO and IV
During pulling, extend your arms no more than ___ to ___ inches
15 - 20
Name 2 of the 4 Emergency Moves used to pull or drag a patient to a safe place before assessment.
Clothing - Drag , Blanket Drug, Arm Drag , Arm to arm Drag
The concept of consistent patient care across the entire hhealth care team from patient contact to patient discharge
Continuum of Care
Name atleast 4 different stretcher types
Wheeled, bariatric, scoop, basket, vacuum mattress, folding or portable, flexible, Neonatal Isolettes
A suspension medicine must be
Shaken
When Log rolling is it towards or away from you?
Towards
When to use an urgent move?
To move patients with altered level of consciousness, inadequate ventilation, or shock, extreme weather conditions
What are the 5 key elements that are essential for a team
Shared Goal, Clear roles/Responsibilities,Diverse Competent skill set, Collaboration/Communication, Coordinated Leadership
What are the stages of the Decision - Making Process
Pre- Arrival, Arrival, During call, After the call
Which Medicine comes in Gel Form
Glucose
How is the diamond carry performed (Explain where each person stands which way do they face)
One at head, 2 at the side, 1 at the feet (Turns towards foot end once lifted)
When a patient who is sitting in a vehicle must be urgently moved, use which technique. This move can increase the risk of spinal injury
Rapid Extrication Technique
What is the Max amount of sprays you can administer of Nitromist
3
Which Medication can an EMT Deliver through the Sublingual Route
Nitrogylcerin
A ____ delivers the same amount of medication each time it is used
MDI