Chapter 3: Lifting & Moving Patients Discussion

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Discuss what further injury might result if EMRs improperly move patients.

Instructions:

Write a response to this discussion prompt by Thursday, at 11:59 pm. You might consider the following suggestions to help you get started with typing in the reply box:

  • What are good body mechanics?
  • What type of patient moves can be used by prehospital care providers?
  • When should a patient be moved?
  • What kind of injuries can an EMR suffer by poor body mechanics?
  • What kind of patient injuries can occur due to improper lifting/moving of a patient?

This is also a great place to share any helpful resources related to good body mechanics, injury prevention, and patient moves with your classmates.

By Sunday at 11:59 pm please reply to at least two of our classmates' posts with further practical suggestions, comments, or thoughtful feedback. Your posts should be professional and your replies need to be a minimum of 4 to 5 sentences in length. 

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Total Points: 10 out of 10