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.
Today’s hi-tech stretchers accommodate obstacles, eliminate manual lifting and save unnecessary wear and tear on EMS providers’ knees and backs
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
Rawson-Neal bused about 150 patients to the Greyhound bus station near Los Angeles’ Skid Row in the past five years, far more than were sent to any other city
Tucker injured his back and neck while trying to lift a patient onto a stretcher
Beginning June 1, it won’t be out of the ordinary for paramedics to check blood pressure or make sure medications are being used properly
Let’s look at a few more ways to keep us from getting hurt
Last year alone, Rawson-Neal bused out patients at a pace of more than one per day, shipping nearly 400 patients to a total of 176 cities and 45 states across the country
When the patient sees their emergency through the eyes of someone who cares for them, they can act for that person
Jim Plourde’s carefree day turned into a nightmare when bombs blew up just feet away and he was thrust into an unimaginable bloodbath
The old ways of lifting and moving patients can really hurt EMS providers and cut short a promising EMS career
The 65-year-old patient ultimately died three minutes after medics arrived
Although normally used on criminals, the man thinks it’ll help track and keep those with Alzheimer’s safe
All three ambulances reported to be out of service at the time of the hit-and-run that seriously injured the officer
The vehicle was found three hours later with no damage
Trey Wright became combative with law enforcement and responders when they arrived to help treat his injuries at a crash scene
Five people were injured in the incident including the paramedic and patient
The 22-year-old resisted arrest and began yelling at arriving FF/medics telling them to leave the unconscious man alone
The woman only has weeks to live as she battles leukemia
The hospital workers did not tell police where the man was even though they were looking for him
The patient was suffering from a stroke and the nearest ambulance was 7 miles away
The private company handling non-emergency calls is sending out medics to treat things like earaches or sore throats
It took nearly an hour from when the officer was hit to arrive at the hospital
The program trains paramedics to check on and educate frequent flyers
The ambulance is larger and is described as a “virtual intensive care room on wheels”
After recovering, the victim and FF/medic kept in touch and went on dates
Fire Chief: It’s not uncommon to find bystanders unable or unwilling to do CPR, but this was unique
Regardless of how good your intentions are, yelling “Calm Down!” in someone’s ear never, ever helps
Many believe previously shut down trauma centers are key to helping alleviate the effects of city-wide gun violence
Half of the fleet is reportedly over “retirement age” and has drawn criticism from the community
A report found that the facilities failed to meet federal quality standards
The man was a diabetic and had ingested methamphetamine
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