急救LiftingandMovingPatients.ppt

Lifting and Moving Patients Lesson 5 Moving Victims Moving injured victim likely to cause further injury In most cases wait for professional help May have to move victim to protect from danger at scene May have to move victim to flat surface to provide CPR Body Mechanics Back injury is hazard for First Responders To minimize risks, use good body mechanics Body mechanics are principles of using your body safely Body Mechanics and Lifting Techniques Know your physical ability and limitations Plan the lift Ensure you have a good grip Test the load Position your feet properly before starting lift Lift with your legs, not with your back Keep patient’s weight close to your body Avoid twisting your back during the lift Communicate clearly with your partner and other EMS providers Patient Positioning Reposition a patient only when necessary Reposition a breathing, unresponsive, non-trauma patient in the recovery position Don’t move or reposition a trauma patient unless necessary to treat life-threatening condition Allow responsive patient to assume comfortable position Recovery Position Helps keep airway open Allows fluid to drain from mouth Prevents aspiration If possible, put victim onto left side Continue to monitor breathing Recovery Position for Unresponsive Breathing Infant Hold infant facedown over your arm with head slightly lower than body Support the head and neck with your hand, and keep nose and mouth clear Skill:Recovery Position (Modified HAINES) Log Roll Use log roll to move patient from prone to supine Three to five rescuers are needed to safely roll patient For trauma patient with spinal injury, stabilize head in line with body Log Roll continued 1. The rescuer at the patient’s head holds the head in line with the body as two or three additional rescuers take position with hands at the patient’s lower and upper leg, hip and torso, and shoulder2. At the direction of the responder at the head, the rescuers in unison roll the patient toward them,