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原文传递 Development of EMT Backboard Transportation System.

题名：	Development of EMT Backboard Transportation System.
作者：	Livingston, T.
关键词：	Emergency responders, Work environment, Education, Engineering, Equipment design, Ergonomics, Medical equipment, Musculoskeletal system disorders, Rescue workers, Training, Work practices, Emergency medical service (EMS), Recommendations, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH)
摘要：	This NIOSH grant was awarded to create a backboard/patient transporter to significantly reduce the musculoskeletal (back) injuries to EMS (Emergency Medical Service) paramedics while transporting patients on stairs or under adverse conditions when the patient is secured to a backboard. Specific aims of the project are as follows: Aim 1: To determine the optimum track design for providing secure stair engagement without slippage. Aim 2: To develop a foot pedal mechanism capable of propelling the loaded Backboard Transporter during stair ascent. Modified to minimize pedal force. Aim 3: To design a frame for the Backboard Transporter that meets the strength, weight, and physical mounting requirements for the tracks, handles, lift system, and backboard mounting. Modified to limit total transporter weight to approximately 38 lbs. Aim 4: To develop an efficient backboard securing system. Aim 5: To design the Transporter mechanical components to maintain a safe center of gravity for all transport inclinations. Aim 6: Configuration of the functional Backboard Transporter to fold to fit into limited ambulance space. Aims added by Fire Department input during product development: Added Aim 7: Design for a patient weight capacity increased from 400 to 600 lbs. Added Aim 8: Design to transport seated and backboard secured patients. Aims 7 and 8 are crucial aims that were added in response to recommendations from area firemen, which were made as a result of their field experience.
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