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Bariactric |
Having to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese . |
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Body mechanics |
The proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and prevent injury |
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Direct carry |
A method of transferring a patient from a bed to a stretcher, during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests them reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher |
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Direct ground lift |
A method of lifting and carrying a patient from ground level to a stretcher in which two or more rescuers kneel, curl the patient to their chests stand them reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher. |
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Draw sheet method |
A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed. |
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Extremity lift |
A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under the patients armpits and grasps the wrists, while another rescuer grasps the patients knees |
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Power grip |
Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the object being lifted, all fingers bent at the same angle, and hand at least ten inches apart . |
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Power lift |
A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body, feet apart and flat on the ground , body weight on or just behind the balls of the feet , and the back locked in. The upper body raised before the hips. Also called the squat lift position. |
