The type of rescue stretcher and how to use it

Whether it is a natural or man-made disaster, the rescue stretcher will be one of the indispensable rescue tools. There are various types and names, and they can be divided into simple stretchers, general stretchers, and special-purpose stretchers according to their structure, function, and material characteristics.

The stretcher is a temporary stretcher that is made from local materials in the absence of stretchers or stretchers. Generally, two solid long rods are used to equip with temporary stretchers made of solid fabrics such as table blankets and clothing, in order to cope with the transfer of wounded people in emergency situations. The general stretcher mainly refers to the standard stretcher, which is generally guaranteed to be used interchangeably between military and military agencies and between different service departments. It does not emphasize appearance and is mainly practical. The special stretcher is mainly designed for the special weather, terrain, injury conditions, and other conditions are not suitable for the use of general stretcher for the design and use.

The following is the introduction and use of special stretchers.

1, shovel type stretcher

Scoop stretchers can minimize secondary damage to the patient's spine during handling. It is mainly applicable to the use of severely wounded personnel. If severely injured personnel are used, the probability of accidents can be reduced.

2, wounded fixed board

The wounded plate is mainly used for fracture wounded patients. For example, the spine plate can be used for fixation and handling of the injured. The ALLIED plate can be used for the spine and the head injury. The splint can also be used for the transportation of wounded and wounded persons in other places.

3, basket type rescue stretcher

The structure of the basket stretcher focuses on the breadth, flexibility and speciality of first aid such as air or sea rescue. The frame is rugged and the simple and reliable device allows the operator to take emergency measures safely and quickly. Hook can be linked with the aircraft hook to achieve field rescue.

The above 3 kinds of rescue stretchers need to pay attention to the following 4 points when transporting the sick and wounded:

1. Different postures are required for wounded patients with different injuries (diseases);

2. The sick and wounded must buckle up after taking the stretcher to prevent it from falling over;

3, the wounded and the sick should keep the head high when going up and down the stairs, and try to maintain the level;

4. The stretcher should be fixed after getting on the train, and the wounded and sick person should keep their heads facing forward.