Which method is excellent for staircases and small elevators, but does not allow manual cervical spine protection, CPR, or artificial ventilation?

• A. Stair-Chair
• B. Log Roll Technique
• C. Non-Urgent Moves
• D. Urgent Move

Answer: (A)

Stair-chair transfers are designed for confined spaces like stairways and small elevators because the device is compact and the patient can be seated and secured while responders push and guide them down stairs without heavy lifting. This makes navigating narrow environments safer and quicker. But because the patient sits in a chair, you can’t reliably immobilize the head and neck the way you can with a spine-board and immobilization devices. The seated position also makes access to the chest for CPR or to perform artificial ventilation very difficult, since you need space and a patient in a position that allows effective chest compressions and airway management. So this method is excellent for moving people through stairs and tight spaces, yet it isn’t suitable when manual cervical spine protection or resuscitation interventions are required.