Which device is used for easy positioning with minimal movement and reduces patient discomfort during transfer?

• A. Backboard
• B. Scoop Stretcher
• C. Stair-Chair
• D. Log Roll Technique

Answer: (B)

Minimizing movement during transfer while keeping the patient comfortable is achieved best with a scoop stretcher. This device uses two interlocking halves that slide around the patient from the sides and then come together to form a single cradle. Because you don’t have to lift or roll the patient to place them on a stretcher, immobilization is maintained and friction or shear on the skin and spine is reduced. This makes it easier to move the patient from bed to a gurney or vehicle with minimal disturbance.

Backboards are rigid and often require lifting or rolling to move the patient, which can increase discomfort and movement during transfer. A stair-chair is designed for seated transport and stairs, not for immobilized patients or maintaining spinal precautions. The log roll technique is a method of moving a patient with suspected spinal injury that involves coordinated rolling, which inherently involves more controlled movement rather than minimizing it with a single cradle device.