A new rescue sheet for casualty evacuation patented.

The new rescue sheet is an innovative tool for casualty evacuation. It was developed by Martin Schlechta, an experienced paramedic of the Saint John's Ambulance Service in Austria.
In cases where transportation with a full-scale stretcher is very cumbersome, (e.g. narrow staircases or difficult terrain) the new product offers a simpler solution for evacuating patients.

The Martin's sheet is an improved rescue sheet with a specially designed web belt.

Two persons can carry a patient in a sitting or reclined position, even with both legs stretched out. The sheet also allows the simultaneous use of a small collapsible stretcher or a vacuum mattress. The position of the patient on the sheet is stabilized by means of two shoulder belts. The variable length of the web belt allows optimal adaptability to the height of the paramedics. In narrow staircases the two carriers can follow each other instead of going side-by-side. The weight is evenly distributed to both paramedics. Because of the specially designed belt system both paramedics only need one hand for the lifting of the casualty, thus enabling them e.g. to simultaneously administer therapeutic care to the patient. The sheet also allows to bring the patient in a fully reclined position to allow shock therapy to progress.

Due to its small weight and size the sheet can be taken along easily for all kinds of emergency situations. Thus it is a useful tool for emergency personnel in the Ambulance Service, Fire Brigade or Armed Forces . The use of the tool allows a fast evacuation with a small team of two persons .
The tool is produced in a highly resistant and flexible textile which allows disinfection and decontamination.

The weight is two kilograms. The belts are constructed from polyamid. The tool can be used in extremely cold environment (until -30°C).

Weight: about 2 kg


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