EMT Curriculum

3.07.E – Flexible Stretcher

Objectives: Demonstrate the use of a flexible stretcher, including rolling it back up Demonstrate good lifting technique when moving a loaded flexible stretcher Demonstrate the following: - Log rolling the patient on to the flexible stretcher - Securing the patient in the flexible stretcher - Carrying the patient around the room

Equipment: Flexible stretcher (REEVES) and if possible a sheet

Instructions: Take 5 minutes to explain the REEVES. Do not take more than 5 minutes before students are working. Rotate students, in groups, through being the patient and a rescuer. No patient should be lifted more than waist-high.

If available, have students take the patient up and down several steps.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE NOBODY GETS HURT – BE IN A POSITION TO INTERVENE IF A BAD LIFT OCCURS

Please note the following:

- All patients on a carrying device should be secured to it

- Stress the usefulness of a flexible stretcher during lifting/moving up/down stairs, around corners, and during irregular ground carries