Description
Rescue Basket commonly known as a Basket Stretcher or Stokes Litter, is a specialized evacuation device designed for the safe and secure transport of injured persons over challenging terrain where standard stretchers cannot be used. Indispensable for mountain rescue, high-angle industrial rescue, marine emergencies, and complex disaster scenarios across Pakistan, its rigid, protective shell ensures the casualty is immobilized and shielded from further harm during horizontal or vertical lifting.
Features:
- Protective Shell Design: Features a rigid, cradle-like shell (often high-density polyethylene or metal) that completely encloses the casualty’s body, providing essential protection from environmental hazards and preventing injury during tight maneuvers.
- Full Immobilization: Equipped with multiple securing straps and harnesses to firmly immobilize the patient’s body, crucial for suspected spinal or severe trauma cases.
- All-Terrain Capability: The robust and enclosed design allows the basket to be dragged, lifted, carried, or lowered over rocks, through rubble, down slopes, and across water without compromising patient safety.
- Vertical/Horizontal Lifting Points: Incorporates strong attachment points or a dedicated bridle system for connecting to ropes, cranes, or helicopter hoists, enabling secure vertical (high-angle) and horizontal lifts.
- Durable & Chemical Resistant: Constructed from materials that are resistant to corrosion, extreme temperatures, and various chemicals, ensuring reliability in diverse operational environments.
- Flotation Capability (Marine Models): Marine rescue baskets often include integrated flotation devices to ensure stability and buoyancy during water rescue operations.
- Easy Handling: Features multiple external grab handles strategically placed around the perimeter, allowing multiple rescuers to safely carry and stabilize the litter.
- Patient Comfort: Often includes a removable mattress or pad for patient comfort during prolonged transport.
