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FIRST RESPONDER CH 3&4 FLASHCARDS

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blanket drag
a method used to move a patient by placing him on a blanket or sheet and pulling it across the floor or ground
cervical collar
device used to immobilize the neck
Clothes Drag
Use on unconscious or conscious person WITH suspected head, neck, or back injuries. keep head, neck, back, stable. grab clothing behind neck, pull to safety while supporting head in your forearms.
cradle-in-arms carry
A one-rescuer patient movement technique used primarily for children; the patient is cradled in the hollow formed by the rescuer's arms and chest.
extremities
arms or legs
firefighter drag
A method of moving a patient without lifting or carrying him or her; used when the patient is heavier than the rescuer.
log roll
the method used to turn a patient with a spinal injury, in which the patient is moved to the side in one motion
one-person walking assist
A method used if the patient is able to bear his or her own weight.
Pack Strap Carry
No head neck or back injury!
portable stretcher
A stretcher with a strong rectangular tubular metal frame and rigid fabric stretched across it.
recovery position
A side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients without injuries who are breathing adequately.
scoop stretcher
A stretcher that is designed to be split into two or four sections that can be fitted around a patient who is lying on the ground or other relatively flat surface; also called an orthopedic stretcher.
stair chair
A lightweight folding device that is used to carry a conscious, seated patient up or down stairs.
straddle lift
A method used to place a patient on a backboard if there is not enough space to perform a log roll.
straddle slide
A method of placing a patient on a long backboard by straddling both the board and patient and sliding the patient onto the board.
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