Ch. 6 "Lifting and moving patients" Key terms and definitions

                

• Body mechanics: applying safe methods of moving the body, correcting posture, and lifting.
• krphosis: abnormal curvature of the spine with convexity backward. Also called slouch.
• lordosis: abnormal anterior convexity of the spine. Also called swayback.
• power grip: recommended griping technique. The palm and fingers come in complete contact with the object and all fingers are bent at the same angle.
• power lift: recommended technique for lifting. Feet apart, knees bent, back and as straight as possible, lifting force driven through heels and arches, upper body rising before hips.
• emergency move: made when there is immediate danger to the patient or the rescuer.
• urgent move: made when there is immediate threat to life because of the patient's condition and the patient must be moved quickly to transport.
• nonurgent move: made when no immediate threat to life exists.