Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Does anyone know of a state EMS rule that requires the patient to be secured to the stretcher during transport? I know some stretchers have multipoint belts and some have three belts, but I don't know where in the rules that it is stated that the patient must be secured to the stretcher. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 your insurance and common sense requires it. henry Is your patient belted? Does anyone know of a state EMS rule that requires the patient to be secured to the stretcher during transport? I know some stretchers have multipoint belts and some have three belts, but I don't know where in the rules that it is stated that the patient must be secured to the stretcher. Any help? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.5/1571 - Release Date: 7/24/2008 5:42 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 It doesn't say in the rules that you should tape down your IV or secure your ET tube...but the intelligent person sure would see all that could go wrong if they weren't to,?and then do it. Studies are showing that 3 cross straps and 2 shoulder straps are absolutely necessary on every patient transport to keep your patient on the stretcher in the event of a vehicle accident.? If you don't do this, your patient will become a lawn dart...which heading towards the front wall of the ambulance with no warning and head-first is not really compatible with life...and in accidents as low as 26 mph...patients have died (as have medics) from striking the captain's chair or front bulkhead head first. But wait, there is more...even before you get your patient to the ambulance, a lack of straps can cause your patient to tumble off the stretcher (again from 3 to 4 feet high with no protection or warning...can be detrimental).? So, fall back to one of the principle precepts of medicine....First, do no harm....and strap your patient to the stretcher no matter how inconvenient for you or " uncomfortable " for your patient.? 99% of the time it won't matter....but that 1% of the time it could be the difference between life and death. Dudley Is your patient belted? Does anyone know of a state EMS rule that requires the patient to be secured to the stretcher during transport? I know some stretchers have multipoint belts and some have three belts, but I don't know where in the rules that it is stated that the patient must be secured to the stretcher. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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