Saviour Medical TECHNICAL STRETCHER, Информация

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The following pages contain illustrated guides showing the methods of transporting
a casualty in the Saviour Technical stretcher.
Any injuries present MUST be taken into account before packaging and transporting
a casualty. If neck injuries are present, or suspected, a Cervical collar may be used.
Medical devices should be fi tted by a suitably quali fi ed person.
Points to remember:
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Counter bending each end of the stretcher will allow it to lay fl at after removing from bag.
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Select a team leader or fi rst aider to issue all instructions to e ff ect a smooth transport.
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Elect a team member to be the ‘casualties friend’ (preferably a fi rst aider if injuries are involved)
whose job it is to make sure the casualty is not distressed during the evacuation.
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Chose a evacuation route before commencing (plan ahead). If there are unavoidable obstacles
extra rescuers may be placed in readiness to help the main carry party.
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If possible select a team of similar height to keep the casualty level. It is preferable to keep the
casualty slightly head up. When travelling down slope carry the casualty feet fi rst.
When carrying up slope carry the casualty head fi rst.
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when on slopes or it may slide under the weight of the casualty. This is best e ff ected by fi tting the
lifting strops into the head haul eyelets and attaching a suitable rope (recommended to be at
least Class A EN1891 semi static) The rescuer securing the stretcher must be secure to prevent
accidental slipping. This is especially important on steep slopes.
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The Saviour Technical is NOT designed to be lifted from the ends of the stretcher, but can be
made to fl ex if required for con fi ned space rescue, by lifting or bending from one end.
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slopes or past obstacles.
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When dragging a casualty remember that the stretcher is a relatively thin skin so choose the route
with care.
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When evacuating up or down a steep slope a head rope should be used deployed from a suitably
secured haul team. Rescuers may lift the stretcher whilst the haul party undertakes a co-ordinated
haul (or lower) to ensure a smooth passage. On steep slopes the security of the individual rescuers
must be addressed.
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If the Saviour Technical stretcher is vertically lifted or lowered then it is recommended that
the Saviour Adjustable Lifting Harness is used for this purpose. Saviour Medical Ltd do not
take any responsibility for the use of persons own lifting harnesses.
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The Saviour Technical stretcher , with a casualty in place, may be fi tted directly into a suitable
basket stretcher without decanting the casualty.
Saviour Technical Stretcher: NOTES ON TRANSPORTING THE CASUALTY