Chapter 5 -Transporting

Question 1

What is the patient package?

Answer 1

The combination of the patient, any equipment needed to care for the patient, and the device used to transport the patient.

Question 2

What is a LSB?

Answer 2

A long spine board: 16” wide and 72” long.

Question 3

What is an orthopedic stretcher?

Answer 3

A two-piece slightly concave device device which has an opening in the center used to transport a patient. Also known as a “scoop” stretcher.

Question 4

What is a basket stretcher?

Answer 4

A lightweight device used to transport a patient during a backcountry rescue. Also known as a “stokes” stretcher.

Question 5

What is a move?

Answer 5

The passage of a patient from one location to another.

Question 6

What are the four types of long-axis drags?

Answer 6

1. Shoulder drag
2. Underarm-wrist drag
3. Blanket drag
4. Feet drag

Question 7

Describe the power grip.

Answer 7

1. Palms up, 10” apart
2. Reach under and firmly grasp the object
3. loop your thumb over the index and middle fingers

Question 8

Describe the power lift.

Answer 8

1. Wide stance - shoulder width apart
2. Bend knees and squat. Keep back straight and shoulders over spine.
3. Grasp item with palms up.
4. Keep your back muscles tight and head up
5. Straighten legs to lift

Question 9

What is the semi-fowler position?

Answer 9

A sitting position with the patients upper body raised 45 degrees.

Question 10

What is the high-fowler position?

Answer 10

A sitting position with the patients body bent at the waist to 90 degrees. Used for patients with difficulty breathing.

Question 11

What is the Rothberg position?

Answer 11

A sitting position with the upper body raised 45 degrees and the knees slightly bent. Used for chest pain or suspected heart attack.

Question 12

What is the Trendelenburg position?

Answer 12

A position where the patients head is lowered 15-30 degrees and the feet raised 15-30 degrees. Used for shock.

Question 13

Generally, how should a patient be positioned in a sled for transport.

Answer 13

Injury Up-Hill

Question 14

What are the three main exceptions to the injury uphill principle?

Answer 14

1. Patients with breathing difficulty
2. Patients in shock
3. Patients with a serious head injury

Question 15

What is the minimum size of a helicopter LZ?

Answer 15

100’ X 100’

Question 16

Describe the BEAN lift.

Answer 16

Body elevation and non-movement:
Needs 4-6 rescuers staggered on either side.
Lift 5-6 inches

Question 17

Describe the BEAM Lift

Answer 17

Body elevation and Movement

Same as BEAN with movement