What lift is used to raise patients lying on their back for transfer onto a backboard?

The BEAN lift, which stands for "Backboard, Extremities, and Notable," is specifically designed for transferring patients who are lying flat on their backs onto a backboard. This technique emphasizes maintaining spinal alignment and ensuring the patient's safety during the transfer process.

The BEAN lift involves coordinating multiple rescuers to provide appropriate support during the lift, securing the patient's head and body, and then carefully maneuvering them onto the backboard. This method is particularly useful in scenarios where spinal injury is suspected, as it helps minimize movement of the spine.

Other lifting options, such as the cradle lift or the bridge lift, cater to different scenarios or patient positions but are not specifically designed for this type of transfer. The direct ground lift is typically used for moving a patient from lying down to standing directly, which might not be suitable when a backboard is involved for stabilization. Thus, the BEAN lift stands out as the most appropriate choice for this situation.