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Knowledge Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to
  1. Define body mechanics.
  2. Discuss the guidelines and safety precautions that need to be followed when lifting a patient.
  3. Describe the indications for an emergency move.
  4. Describe the indications for assisting in non-urgent moves.
  5. Discuss the various devices associated with moving a patient in the out-of-hospital area.
Attitude Objectives
  1. Explain the rationale for properly lifting and moving patients.
  2. Explain the rationale for an emergency move.

Skill Objectives
  1. Demonstrate an emergency move.
  2. Demonstrate a non-urgent move.
  3. Demonstrate the use of equipment utilized to move patients in the out-of-hospital area.







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