Patient Handling
The patient handling topic contains the latest news, information, education and training tips for EMTs and paramedics related to lifting and moving patients.
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Incident videos help responders identify the physical and behavioral cues of a severe behavioral emergency that may or may not have a criminal component
While every situation is different, most people are more receptive to a sympathetic approach than an authoritative command
EMS1 contributors and editorial advisory board members predict the future technologies that will transform patient assessment, care and transport
The handling and movement of patients poses an inherent risk to both patient and provider due to potential mechanical failures or unsafe practices by the operator
The man was being transported to a psychiatric unit for evaluation when he jumped out of the ambulance
The unidentified EMT allegedly pressured a patient to swig liquor on the way to the hospital
The report discusses the impact of emergency lights and sirens on response times, safety and patient outcomes
Envoy America provides transportation options such as scheduled ambulances or services such as Lyft
The ambulance went off the road, hit two trees and flipped onto its side
Our co-hosts discuss aspects of a recent call regarding an EMS crew removing a patient from an airplane
Despite another passenger’s claim, Dave Sampsell said the woman was not unclothed
First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
The passenger said the woman was unclothed from the waist down; flight attendants did nothing to cover her up
The interaction of health care providers and the high risk patient population poses many concerns and challenges
Community paramedicine programs are being integrated into our health care system far too slowly to meet the needs of many underserved populations
Community paramedics placed within a correctional facility increase the level of services provided by the health care team and potentially reduce overall health care costs
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Officials called 911 and had an ambulance take the woman to a hospital 30 miles away instead of caring for her in its own ER
To stay in EMS for the long haul, follow these simple lifting tips to save your back
The suit is designed to support employees by helping them lift and move product through the store
A growing patient population that poses unique challenges and risks to all health care providers
Chief Mark Becraft said a ride-share service doesn’t have a place in emergency medicine
Ambulances are equipped with power-assisted stretchers that lower and lift; the stretchers can handle up to 700 pounds
Our co-hosts discuss MedStar’s partnership with Lyft for transport of low-priority patients
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
Officials said Lyft drivers will not be expected to perform any medical procedures
The ride-share service allows customers to pay less than what an ambulance ride costs, but at what risk to their health?
Services include a ride from the hospital to a patient’s home or to outpatient procedures
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights and sirens?
You are dispatched to a factory for a report of a man with his arm caught in a hydraulic press
The purpose of the guidance is to reduce the gap as much and as soon as possible, until evidence can be collected, analyzed and used to develop standards specifically for children
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