http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2007/03/20/safe-lifting/ A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:58:17 -0400 hourly 1 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2007/03/20/safe-lifting/#comment-7245 Chris B. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:46:17 +0000 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2007/03/20/safe-lifting/#comment-7245 Here's another little hint that I would suggest. I look for open ends off of decks and landings as I enter a residence. When bringing a patient out I often use those open ends and let the stretcher down while on that landing then pull it off and extend the wheels like I am pulling it out of the truck. It's a simple tip, but many folks just don't think about it. I started out with the old 2 man stretchers when you had to lift the whole thing into the truck. You look for every shortcut you can after that. Here’s another little hint that I would suggest. I look for open ends off of decks and landings as I enter a residence. When bringing a patient out I often use those open ends and let the stretcher down while on that landing then pull it off and extend the wheels like I am pulling it out of the truck. It’s a simple tip, but many folks just don’t think about it. I started out with the old 2 man stretchers when you had to lift the whole thing into the truck. You look for every shortcut you can after that.

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