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Development of EMT Backboard Transportation System.


PB2019100544

Publication Date 2009
Personal Author Livingston, T.
Page Count 10
Abstract 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.
Keywords
  • 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)
Source Agency
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category
  • 91C - Fire Services, Law Enforcement, & Criminal Justice
  • 91I - Emergency Services & Planning
  • 43D - Police, Fire, & Emergency Services
  • 92A - Job Training & Career Development
  • 41I - Job Environment
Corporate Authors National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number 201914
Development of EMT Backboard Transportation System.
Development of EMT Backboard Transportation System.
PB2019100544

  • 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)
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  • 91C - Fire Services, Law Enforcement, & Criminal Justice
  • 91I - Emergency Services & Planning
  • 43D - Police, Fire, & Emergency Services
  • 92A - Job Training & Career Development
  • 41I - Job Environment
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