Set Up
The
CMC Rescue Patient Tie-In System
provides a
fast and easy means of safely securing a patient in a con-
ventional stretcher. For optimal results, we recommend
that all points be connected to the lower stretcher rail.
While the adjuster buckle assembly can be secured to
either end of the stretcher, to eliminate congestion around
the patient’s head we recommend securing the adjuster
buckle assembly at the foot end.
1. Anchor the blue strap at the shoulder by wrapping
around the frame and double-passing through the buckle,
Photo #1.
2. Mount the snap with the floating ring and blue web on
the opposite side at about elbow level, Photo #2
3. Mount the fixed ring with the blue web at about hip level
as shown in Photo #3.
Loading the Patient
Prior to placing the subject in the stretcher, the straps
should be loosened and folded outside the stretcher rails.
After the patient has been properly placed in the stretcher
simply connect the O-Rings to the opposing snap hooks,
resulting in the web forming "X-patterns" on the patient’s
torso and legs. The straps should then be pulled snug
through the adjuster buckles. Double check patient com-
fort and strap placement before continuing with the opera-
tion. If a vertical lift is being performed, consider using the
CMC Rescue Patient Tie-In System Pelvic Harness for
additional security.
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3
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4. Mount the second snap with floating ring and blue web
at approximately knee level, Photo #4.
5. Remove any twists in the web, then mount the adjuster
buckle near the patient’s ankle as shown in Photo #5
6. Repeat the process working from the opposite side with
the buckles and rings attached to the red web.
The Patient Tie-In can be stored as shown to keep the
webbing from becoming tangled. Tie off or secure the
loose ends with a rubber band.
Plastic Litters
and Toboggans
Use caution if using a
stretcher without tubular
frame members. Manufac-
turer’s instructions should
be followed and the Patient
Tie-In assembly secured
only to structural load bear-
ing points as shown.
