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IMPORTANT
Slix Stretchers should be used by
TRAINED PERSONS ONLY
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING THE SLIX100
It Is the duty of the rescue team to ensure that the casualty is secure at all times and that all ropes,
karabiners, slings or any other equipment attached to, or used to lift, the Slix Stretcher is of suitable
strength and in good order.
All belays must be correctly installed and used by a competent person or persons.
Before using the Slix Stretcher check for wear or damage. Do not use if worn or damaged.
We recommend that no powered device is used to raise or lower a casualty in Slix Stretcher.
When lifting or lowering a Slix Stretcher in the vertical or horizontal mode it is recommended that a
separate lifeline of suitable strength and standard-belayed separately- be used.
We recommend that a spinal splint or spine board is always used, whether or not spinal injuries are
present.
The rescue team must be able to deal safely with any emergency that may arise during the evacuation of a
casualty.
All the Slix range of Stretchers conform to
CE 93/42/EEC CLASS 1
Currently there are no ‘EU’ Standards for stretchers.
The karabiners, Mallion Rapides, sewn slings and lifting strops supplied are manufactured to the
relevant standards
It is the users duty to ensure that any other item of rigging equipment, for example ropes,
harnesses, karabiners, belaying equipment is equal to - or better than - the relevant standards
when used with SLIX Stretchers.
The life of the casualty is in the hands of the rescuers and safety
precautions must be taken at all times.
The decision on which stretcher should be used would be influenced by the following factors.
Size and condition of the casualty – The stretcher should fit the casualty firmly and comfortably.
If the casualty is not bariatric but requires a wide long board or other medical adjuncts the bariatric
stretcher may be the better option.
If the casualty is non bariatric’ the SLIX100 is the better option.
The Principle is that casualty care and comfort is paramount throughout any extrication journey
This is not a manual of First Aid or Rescue techniques.
Rescuers using SLIX equipment should be trained in vertical and confined rescue and first aid techniques
