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Section 6: Scene Techniques
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Chapter 27
Rescue Techniques:
Lifts and Loads
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• Discuss the guidelines and safety precautions that need to be followed when extricating and transferring a patient.
• Describe the safe lifting of immobilization devices, cots, and stretchers.
• Describe correct and safe carrying procedures on irregular terrain.
• Describe correct techniques for log rolls.
Objectives (1 of 4)
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Objectives (2 of 4)
• State the guidelines for pushing and pulling.• Discuss the general considerations of
moving patients.• Identify the following devices: immobilization
devices, transfer devices, transportation devices.
• Explain the rationale for properly lifting and moving patients.
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• With another rescuer, prepare each of the following devices, transfer a patient to the device, and properly position the patient on the device:• Long backboard
• Short backboard
• KED
• Scoop stretcher
• SKED
• Stokes
Objectives (3 of 4)
• Commercial or improvised stretcher
• Cots
• Toboggan
• Overland wheeled stretcher
• Stair chair
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Objectives (4 of 4)
• With another rescuer:• Demonstrate techniques for the transfer of
a patient from a long backboard to a toboggan.
• Move a patient (not on a backboard) from the ground to a toboggan.
• Transfer a patient from a toboggan to a cot or gurney.
• Transfer a patient to an automobile.
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Rescue Process• Note patient’s location and any
hazards. • Always consider your protection!• Avoid approaching the scene from
directly above or below. • Extrication is the process of safely
moving a patient, from entrapment or danger, to provide further care.
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Basic Anatomic Positions (1 of 3)
• Position 1 – Patient supine– Anatomically neutral– Straight back
• Position 1a – Patient supine– Head, neck, back, or
extremities not anatomically neutral
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Basic Anatomic Positions (2 of 3)
• Position 2– Patient on side– Anatomically neutral
• Position 2a – Patient on side– Head, neck, back, or
extremities not anatomically neutral
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Basic Anatomic Positions (3 of 3)
• Position 3 – Patient prone– Anatomically neutral– Head usually turned
to the side
• Position 3a– Patient prone– Head, neck, back, or
extremities not anatomically neutral
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Patient Positioning
• Three spinal reference points: head, shoulders, and hips
• Rescuer at each point
• Movements are in short increments (6” to 12”).
• All movement is directed by a single leader.
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Patient Positioning• Align head and neck first to provide and
protect airway (except in patients in position 3a).
• Limbs should be aligned one joint, one plane at a time.
• Align the patient using the fewest moves.• Align a patient in increments, ie, from
position 3 to position 2, then position 1.• Patients may have to be moved before
alignment.
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Specific Techniques
• Recovery position – Also known as NATO position
• One-rescuer side roll– Used to help prevent aspiration
• Log roll– Used to place patient onto a
backboard
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Rescuer Body Mechanics• Lifting should be done using the hips
and legs.• Keep your back straight.• Do not twist or bend forward or to the
side.• Grasp with your palms up (power grip).• Weight should be kept close to your
body.
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Lifting Anatomy • Shoulder girdle rests on vertebrae.• The sacrum is the weight-bearing base
and connection with pelvis. • Lifting with hands is reflected onto
shoulder girdle. • Position of shoulder girdle will direct force.
– Anterior to pelvis will exert force across spine.– Over pelvis will exert force in line with spine.
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Power Lift • Tighten your back in an upright position. • Spread your legs apart about shoulder
width. • Use power grip and hold close to your
torso. • Center your balance between both arms. • Ensure firm and balanced footing. • Straighten your legs and lift, keeping your
back straight and upright.
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Power Grip • Place hands about 10” apart with
palms up and thumb on top. • Curl your fingers and thumb tightly
over top of handle. • Handle should rest in your palm,
not on fingers. • Curl your biceps to maintain grip.
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Weight and Distribution
• Be aware of the effect of ski and snowboard boots on lifting.
• 68% to 78% of a patient’s weight is in the torso.
• Patient should be carried feet first.
• Ensure that patient is secured to device.
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Directions and Commands• Moves must be coordinated. • Direction must come from a single leader. • Start with a preparatory command:
– “Ready to stop.”• Give command of execution:
– “STOP.”• Use a count for lifting:
– “Lift on three. One, two, THREE.”
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Lifting and Carrying Guidelines• Ideally, use four rescuers to lift or
carry a patient on a backboard or stretcher.
• Communicate with other rescuers when lifting or carrying.
• Consider patient size, route, terrain, and rescuer strength and size when positioning rescuers.
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Safe Reaching and Pulling• Use the same body mechanics as when
lifting or carrying. • Your back should be locked and upright. • Do not twist. • Kneel or bend the knees.• Do not overextend your reach—15” to 20”
is sufficient.• Avoid repositioning yourself while moving a
patient.
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Long-Axis Drag (1 of 2)
• Sliding a patient in-line with the spinal column
• Do not move a patient sideways!
• Maintain cervical stabilization throughout the drag.
• Avoid excessive cervical traction or compression.
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Long-Axis Drag (2 of 2) • Patient can be dragged either head-
first or feet-first. • Usually three rescuers are needed:
– One at patient’s head – One at each side of patient’s torso or
ankles
• Some injuries may preclude using this technique.
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Emergency Moves (1 of 3)
• Used when hazards pose a risk of serious harm or death to rescuer or patient
• Primary risk is aggravating an existing spinal injury.
• Use a drag to pull the patient along the long axis of the body.
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Emergency Moves (2 of 3)
• Techniques include:
– Clothes drag
– Blanket drag
– Arm drag
– Arm-to-arm drag
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Emergency Moves (3 of 3)
• When spinal injuries are unlikely, techniques include:– Front cradle – Firefighter’s drag – One-person walking assist – Firefighter’s carry – Pack strap carry
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Nonurgent Moves
• Used when scene and patient are stable
• Three general methods include: – Bridge lift – Direct ground lift – Extremity lift
• Can be adapted to each situation
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Bridge Lift (1 of 2)
• Rescuers form a bridge by bracing head against other rescuer’s shoulder.
• Allows lifting with arms and shoulders instead of back.
• Patients with spinal injuries will require at least 4 rescuers for the lift.
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Bridge Lift (2 of 2)
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Direct Ground Lift (1 of 2)
• Usually not used on patients with suspected spinal injuries.
• Used to lift and carry a patient for some distance.
• Number of rescuers needed depends on size of patient and strength of rescuers.
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Direct Ground Lift (2 of 2)
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Extremity Lift
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Transfer Moves
• Direct carry—a variation of the direct ground lift
• Blanket lift—can use blanket, sheet, or jackets
• Backboard
• Scoop stretcher
• Two-rescuer assist to vehicle
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Transfer Devices (1 of 7)
• Backboards
• Short boards or extrication vests (KED)
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Transfer Devices (2 of 7)
• Backboards – Plastic or wooden boards with slots along sides
for straps and hand holds – 6’ to 7’ long – Must adhere to infection control guidelines
• Short boards or extrication vests– Used for extrication in confined spaces – Vest-type devices (KED) immobilize patients in
a sitting position.
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Transfer Devices (3 of 7)
Flexible stretcher
(SKED)
Scoop stretcher Stokes
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Transfer Devices (4 of 7)
• Stretchers– Flexible type—used in confined
space extrication, wilderness, and search and rescue operations (SKED)
– Scoop stretcher or split litter – Stokes or rigid basket stretcher
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Transfer Devices (5 of 7)
• Scoop stretchers– Designed to be split into 2 or 4 pieces– Allow access to both sides of patient – Avoid trapping clothing, skin, hair, or
straps in the closure area. – Consult local protocols regarding
transfer of patients with spinal injuries.
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Transfer Devices (6 of 7)
• Stokes – Used to carry or move patients in
rough terrain, during technical rope rescue, and during water rescue
– Made of plastic or metal – Basket (wire mesh) needs additional
padding for long-term use.
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Transfer Devices (7 of 7)
• Cots – Wheeled ambulance stretcher or pram – Clinic gurney – Usually a specific head end and foot end – Has specific carrying handles – Four rescuers needed for maximum
security moving over rough terrain.
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Transportation Devices • Toboggan (various brands and types)
– Most common device at ski areas – Two or four fixed handles – Can be towed by snowmobiles with a
rigid hitch– Consult NSP’s transportation text for
more information about use and procedures
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Positioning Guidelines (1 of 2)
Head downhill: • Cardiac arrest • Shock • Hypothermia • Lower extremity and
pelvis injury • Abdominal injuries
without respiratory distress
Head uphill:• Injury to head, eye,
face, neck, or upper extremity
• Shortness of breath • Suspected AMI • Steep terrain • Unresponsiveness
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Positioning Guidelines (2 of 2)
• No rule is absolute; in some cases, let patient comfort dictate the position:– Chest injury – Dislocated upper extremity
• Use recovery position in patients with non-traumatic unresponsiveness and nausea and vomiting.
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Transportation Devices
• Overland wheeled stretchers:– Single wheel for use on trails – Multiple wheel for towing behind ATV
• Folding stretchers, often carried by ambulance crews
• Stair chair, designed to move a seated patient up or down stairs
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Improvised Devices
• Toboggans can be made with skis, shovels, ski poles, pads, and rope.
• Stretchers can be built from packs, paddles, poles, rope, and jackets.
• Devices may not be sufficiently rigid for spinal injuries.
• May be only option!
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Moving Patients
• Protect rescuers’ health and safety.
• Protect the patient.
• Training and practice is required for proficiency.
• Maintain equipment.
• Review procedures.