Stretchers and Immobilisation

The Stokes Litter stretcher system is ideal for rescue, it can be used both horizontally and vertically. Keeping the injured person in a secure and firm position at all times. Made from tough and light weight materials this system is highly portable and secure.

Designed for a variety of rescues, the Paraguard Excel Stretcher is a compact and versatile rescue stretcher.

It is ideal for search and rescue operations and can be used to rescue casualties from a building collapse, industrial incidents or confined spaces.

It is particularly useful for high building and helicopter rescues.

Constructed from quality synthetic materials, stainless steel and aluminium, the Paraguard Excel Stretcher is impervious to oil, water, grease and other petroleum products and is also resistant to rot and corrosion.

This stretcher is approved for use by many authorities including NATO 6530-99-446-9403.

The Paraguard Excel Stretcher is quick and simple to use with various straps to secure the chest, arms, thighs and lower legs.

The head is held in place by a three-point, non-slip forehead strap.

A figure-of-eight strap supports the feet.

To enhance infection control, the flaps are easily wiped clean and the patient pads may be detached from the base for washing.

For storage and ease of transport, the stretcher packs into a backpack supplied as standard.

Options and Accessories

• 4 point lifting bridle
• Carry handles (pair)
• Shoulder harness system

Ferno Traverse Titan Basket Stretcher (Stainless Steel and Titanium)

These stretchers are a revamp of the classic Stokes military style stretchers.

The top rail is a full 2.5 cm making the stretcher easier to handle over extended periods.

The Traverse Titan Stainless Steel Basket Stretcher is reinforced with double stainless
steel tubing at the head and foot ends for extra strength during vertical raises and lowers.

The Traverse Titan Titanium Basket Stretcher is made from titanium and is less than half the weight of similar steel and stainless steel baskets.

The stretcher’s ultimate strength is provided by frame geometry, superior construction methods and materials.

Both basket stretchers are tapered and available in one-piece or two-piece models.

Key features

• StratLoad attachment points for secure attachment of lifting bridles
• 25 mm top tube assists with grip, especially in long carries
• Durathene netting offers greater safety and comfort to both patient and rescuer
• Compatible with any Ferno backboard
• Tapered feature allows easier access in confined areas
• Moulded, high density polyethylene back support
• Two-piece design hinges together at the bottom and secures on the top rail with integral threaded collars
• Engineered to nest together when split
• The Traverse Titan Titanium Basket Stretcher is lightweight and high strength.

Compact storage, ease of use and flexibility while transporting has made the SKED Rescue Stretcher popular with rescue squads, military and ski patrols.

Made from a heavy sheet of plastic, the stretcher becomes rigid when folded around the patient. A variety of handles and straps assist with multiple forms of stretcher transportation including vertical and horizontal lifts with rope systems and helicopter transportation.

These handles and straps also help with towing the stretcher. Sliding is made possible with the smooth bottom surface of the stretcher.

The full system comes complete with the stretcher, Cordura nylon backpack/towing harness, 2 x straps, horizontal lift slings, vertical lift sling, large steel karabiner and four removable web handles.

When Time is of the essence and staffing is limited, RescuExpress moves more people out of harm’s way with greater speed and safety than any other system.

Emergencies such as terrorist attacks, bomb threats and aircraft hijackings, require fire departments and rescue response teams to be prepared to move large quantities of injured people in the shortest time possible.

Traditionally, this task has been limited to stretchers and gurneys, both of which require a minimum of two rescue workers to transport one injured person.

The Ferno RescuExpress allows one emergency worker to rapidly move one patient, it can cut in half the amount of time needed to evacuate the injured from a high risk area.

The Ferno Res-Q-Mate Stretcher is specifically designed for use in building collapses, mine rescue, quarry accidents, helicopter and confined space rescue.

Constructed of quality synthetic materials and stainless steel, the Res-Q-Mate is impervious to oil, water, grease and other petroleum products making it resistant to rot and corrosion. Torso and leg flaps comfortably wrap around the patient while four adjustable colour coded chest, thigh and lower legs straps secure the patient. An additional green, v-shaped restraint is designed to secure the arms while a long black foot end restraint is designed to secure the feet via a figure of eight configuration.

Six built in carry handles provide many options for handling the Res-Q-Mate Stretcher and patient. The Res-Q-Mate Stretcher folds compactly and stores neatly inside a heavy duty, reflective backpack that is supplied as standard with each unit.   Each Res-Q-Mate Stretcher comes complete with a four point lifting bridle, tag line system, adjustable head restraint, head pillow and reflective backpack.

Features:

• independent head, arm and foot restraints
• six side handles for patient transport
• flexible chest and leg restraining flaps
• includes four-point sling for helicopter extraction
• adjustable head restraint
• head pillow
• quick release buckle for tag line
• load limit 180 kg.

 Optional accessories include:

• FWE2062 Carry Handles (pair) with carry bag
• BRH-2061 Shoulder Harness Pair which conveniently attach to either end of the Res-Q-Mate and assist in long haul retrieval of patients

The Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is constructed of a high density polyethylene shell supported by a permanently attached heavy-duty aluminium frame.Moulded-in runners and handholds make it easy to handle. This basket stretcher is chemical, UV, rust and corrosion resistant. An easily replaceable mattress is attached inside the stretcher for patient comfort. Supplied standard with four two-piece quick release patient restraints.The Ferno 71-S two-piece Basket Stretcher has the same features as the one-piece Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher but separates in half for compact storage or backpacking to a rescue site.

Key Features:

• Brass grommets strategically located for quick use with the Ferno Adjustable Lifting Bridles.
• Moulded runners and handholds

Additional Features of split 71-S:

• Separates for compact storage or backpacking to rescue site
• Stretcher halves store nested together
• Stretcher is quickly assembled and secured with pins

The Ferno 71 Basket Stretcher is constructed of a high density polyethylene shell supported by a permanently attached, heavy-duty, aluminium frame. Moulded-in runners and handholds make it easy to handle.

This basket stretcher is chemical, UV, rust, and corrosion resistant. An easily replaceable closed-cell foam pad is attached inside the stretcher for patient comfort. This stretcher is supplied standard with four two-piece quick-release patient restraints.

Features:

·  Brass grommets strategically located for quick use with the Ferno  418-1 Adjustable Lifting Bridle

·  Moulded runners and handholds.