Rescue Equipment

About this category

Transport and immobilisation equipment supports a casualty during movement; its use follows training, casualty assessment and approved response guidelines. Spine boards are made of rigid plastic or treated wood and are used when back or neck injury is suspected, with multiple restraint straps. Some models have handgrip cutouts for 6-point lifting. Basket stretchers are used in rough terrain or where vertical lifting is needed, built from high-density polymer or coated steel with rope attachment points. Stair-descent evacuation chairs are built for seated casualties to be moved down stairs when elevators are out, with a controlled front-glide mechanism. Cervical collars adjust to neck size and restrict cervical-spine movement after injury, applied by trained personnel per the approved protocol. Transport accessories include lateral straps, cervical immobilizer blocks, and thermal insulation blankets. Team training in correct lifting and spinal injury handling is required before using this equipment. Use follows approved first-aid/trauma protocols and the manufacturer's instructions.