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  2. Weevac 6 - Wikipedia

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    The Weevac 6 is a stretcher specifically designed for transporting babies, such as in hospitals or for patient evacuation. The Weevac 6 was invented by Canadian-born Wendy Murphy in 1985. The Weevac 6 was invented by Canadian-born Wendy Murphy in 1985.

  3. Vacuum mattress - Wikipedia

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    moulding of the vacuum mattress. There are three ways to put the casualty on the vacuum mattress: lifting the casualty and pushing the stretcher under it. This method requires a minimum of five team members (four lifting and one pushing the stretcher) and should be used when a spine or a pelvis trauma are suspected;

  4. Camp bed - Wikipedia

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    The term camp bed is common in the United Kingdom, but in North America they are often referred to as cots. Camp beds are used by the military in temporary camps and in emergency situations where large numbers of people are in need of housing after disasters. [2] They are also used for recreational purposes, such as overnight camping trips.

  5. Stretcher - Wikipedia

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    A stretcher, gurney, litter, or pram [1] is an apparatus used for moving patients who require medical care. A basic type (cot or litter) must be carried by two or more people. A wheeled stretcher (known as a gurney, trolley, bed or cart) is often equipped with variable height frames, wheels, tracks, or skids.

  6. Bed size - Wikipedia

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    In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically 200 cm (79 in), but this may vary. The most common sizes are: [citation needed] 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in) 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in) 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) Other bed sizes are available, which are less common however.

  7. Litter (rescue basket) - Wikipedia

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    A Stokes basket as used by a fire department, with a vacuum bag to restrain the person in the litter World War I stretcher in use. A litter is a stretcher designed to be used where there are physical obstacles that impair movement, including other hazards such as, in confined spaces, on slopes or uneven terrain, or in densely forested areas.

  8. Neil Robertson stretcher - Wikipedia

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    The Neil Robertson stretcher (NRS) is believed to have been influenced by a Japanese stretcher made from bamboo. The NRS was designed with the purpose of packaging casualties into a compact form, allowing for rescue operations in spaces with limited openings and facilitating movement through vertical escape hatches while minimizing slippage.

  9. Scoop stretcher - Wikipedia

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    Top: positioning the scoop stretcher; middle: casualty lifting with five team members (one is pushing the normal stretcher); bottom: view from below) The scoop stretcher (or clamshell, Roberson orthopedic stretcher, or just scoop) is a device used specifically for moving injured people. It is ideal for carrying casualties with possible spinal ...

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