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This chapter from an outdoor emergency care guide details methods for safely moving and transporting patients in various scenarios. It emphasizes proper body mechanics to prevent rescuer injury and outlines different lifting and dragging techniques based on the patient's condition, including considerations for suspected spinal injuries. The text also explains the use of various transport equipment, such as backboards, stretchers, and toboggans, and provides guidance on patient packaging and helicopter landing zone safety. Finally, it includes skill demonstrations for various patient handling techniques.
By jrobert.bakkerThis chapter from an outdoor emergency care guide details methods for safely moving and transporting patients in various scenarios. It emphasizes proper body mechanics to prevent rescuer injury and outlines different lifting and dragging techniques based on the patient's condition, including considerations for suspected spinal injuries. The text also explains the use of various transport equipment, such as backboards, stretchers, and toboggans, and provides guidance on patient packaging and helicopter landing zone safety. Finally, it includes skill demonstrations for various patient handling techniques.