It’s appropriate for emergency personnel to immobilize certain trauma patients, however many other trauma patients are unnecessarily immobilized.

There has been a recent trend in the increasing number of EMS agencies that support a progressive, evidence-based approach in an effort to lessen unnecessary spinal immobilizations in the field. Made in USA of domestic and foreign components.UL Classified to NFPA 1983 (2012 ED) Class III Victim Extrication Device.Includes heavy duty water-resistant Cordura® nylon storage bag.AustriAlpin Cobra® buckles are secure and simple to adjust.Handles on sides, top and bottom allow for easy positioning and moving the patient.Color-coded straps and quick-connect fasteners expedite patient packaging.Padded back section and leg loops provide patient comfort.Integrated harness assembly restrains the patient securely.Replaceable Skedco E-Z glide plastic drag sheet protects patient and harness.Compatible with OSS System and other spinal immobilization devices.Vertical lift attachment points designed for use with a lifting bridle/spreader bar.Designed for quick and secure vertical lift, and horizontal drag or carry extrication.In the event that spinal immobilization is needed, the device is compatible with the Oregon Spine Splint System (OSS) and cervical collar. A variety of handles and straps allow the stretcher to be transported by carrying, lifting (vertically or horizontally) from a rope system, or pulled with the stretcher sliding on its smooth bottom surface. The drag sheet is constructed from heavy-duty E-Z glide plastic that becomes rigid when curved around the patient. Compact storage, ease of use, and flexibility in transport have made Sked® stretchers popular worldwide. SKEDCO DRAG-N-LIFT HARNESS INSTRUCTION CARDīecause there is a need for a quick extrication device when spinal immobilization is not a concern, the CMC Rescue/SKEDCO Drag-N-Lift Harness™ was developed and engineered as a means to rapidly package and extract a patient from a confined space.The device enables the rescuer to provide a fast load-and-go technique that allows the patient to be packaged efficiently and securely for a vertical lift, horizontal carry out or drag extraction. SKEDCO DRAG-N-LIFT HARNESS PRODUCT BROCHURE

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