General
scoop
What does scoop mean?
Short for 'scoop stretcher'. Two metal or plastic halves that clip apart, slide under the patient from either side, and lock back together — letting you lift someone off the floor with minimal movement. Used for suspected spinal injuries, hip fractures, and anyone you don't want to log-roll. Lighter and quicker than a long board.
"Query NOF on the bathroom floor — get the scoop in, don't try and lift her."
Origin
Scoop stretcher patented by Robert Ferno in the 1960s; 'scoop and run' coined in US trauma circles in the 70s as the counterpoint to 'stay and play'.
Frequently asked questions
What does scoop mean in first aid?
A scoop is a split-frame stretcher that slides under a patient without rolling them.
How do you use scoop in a sentence?
"Get the scoop under him so we don't move his spine."
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