Paramedic EMS Patient Lifting and Transfer Techniques Spinal Injury
Immobilization Backboard KED Board Stokes Basket Stair Chair Direct
Ground Lift Extremity Lift Rapid Extrication Emergency Moves Urgent
Moves Nonurgent Moves Trauma Management Patient Positioning
Fowler Semi-Fowler Recovery Position Chest Pain Respiratory Distress
Kyphosis Pregnant Patient Safety Power Grip Body Mechanics Lift
Assist Manual Handling ABC Assessment Scene Safety Patient
Stabilization Extrication Techniques Infection Control Patient Care
Protocols Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
when should you use a backboard
-when suspected of a spinal injury or other trauma
-when you find patient laying down
-is patient is unresponsive
what is the proper lifting position
-shoulder gridle should be aligned over pelvis
-hands help close to legs
force then goes essentially straight down spinal column
how should your feet/legs be positioned when lifting
15ft apart or shoulder width
when might you injury your back
, -leaning forward
-if you lift with your back straight but bent significantly forward at the hips
what is the power grip
-palms up
- hands about 10in apart
-all fingers at same angle
-fully support handle on curved palm
what should you not do in a body drag
do not extend your arms more then 15-20 in in front of you
when can you not use the stair chair
if the person is unconscious
-patient must be alert and awake to use the stair chair
at what weight must to call for a lift assist
250lb
if a person has a broken arm what lifting technique should you use
direct carry
when do you use an emergency move
Immobilization Backboard KED Board Stokes Basket Stair Chair Direct
Ground Lift Extremity Lift Rapid Extrication Emergency Moves Urgent
Moves Nonurgent Moves Trauma Management Patient Positioning
Fowler Semi-Fowler Recovery Position Chest Pain Respiratory Distress
Kyphosis Pregnant Patient Safety Power Grip Body Mechanics Lift
Assist Manual Handling ABC Assessment Scene Safety Patient
Stabilization Extrication Techniques Infection Control Patient Care
Protocols Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
when should you use a backboard
-when suspected of a spinal injury or other trauma
-when you find patient laying down
-is patient is unresponsive
what is the proper lifting position
-shoulder gridle should be aligned over pelvis
-hands help close to legs
force then goes essentially straight down spinal column
how should your feet/legs be positioned when lifting
15ft apart or shoulder width
when might you injury your back
, -leaning forward
-if you lift with your back straight but bent significantly forward at the hips
what is the power grip
-palms up
- hands about 10in apart
-all fingers at same angle
-fully support handle on curved palm
what should you not do in a body drag
do not extend your arms more then 15-20 in in front of you
when can you not use the stair chair
if the person is unconscious
-patient must be alert and awake to use the stair chair
at what weight must to call for a lift assist
250lb
if a person has a broken arm what lifting technique should you use
direct carry
when do you use an emergency move
