EMR First Responder

A comprehensive course for Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder certification.

Roles and Responsibilities of an EMRScene Safety and AssessmentPrimary Patient Assessment
Managing Medical EmergenciesTrauma Care and Bleeding ControlPatient Moving and Lifting Techniques
Performing CPR and Using an AEDBleeding and Wound ManagementBasic Airway Management
Mastering Multiple Choice QuestionsStaying Calm Under Pressure
Roles and Responsibi...Scene Safety and Ass...Primary Patient Asse...Managing Medical Eme...Trauma Care and Blee...Patient Moving and L...Performing CPR and U...Bleeding and Wound M...Basic Airway Managem...Mastering Multiple C...Staying Calm Under P...
Advanced Topics

Patient Moving and Lifting Techniques

Moving Patients Safely

Moving an injured person incorrectly can cause further harm. EMRs use special techniques to lift and move patients safely.

Lifting Principles

  • Keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
  • Communicate with your team before moving.
  • Use equipment like stretchers or backboards when possible.

Techniques

  • Log Roll: For spinal injuries, roll the patient as one unit.
  • Chair Carry: Use for conscious patients who can't walk.
  • Blanket Drag: For moving patients short distances.

When to Move

Move patients only if the scene is dangerous or to provide essential care.

Examples

  • Using a log roll technique to move a car accident victim with suspected spinal injury.

  • Team-lifting a patient onto a stretcher after a sports injury.

In a Nutshell

Safe lifting and moving keep you and your patient injury-free.

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Performing CPR and Using an AED