Saviour Medical TECHNICAL STRETCHER Owner's manual

Paul Savage OBE BSc SRP
Managing Director
8 Ash Gardens
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4DE
email: [email protected]
mob: [phone]
INFORMATION RELATING TO SAVIOUR TECHNICAL STRETCHER
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS LIST
Non-replaceable items
A. MAIN SKIN
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Replaceable straps:
1. Chest strap
– closure side with handle
1a. Chest strap
– buckle side with handle
2. Waist strap
– closure side
2a. Waist strap
– buckle side
3. Hip strap
– closure side with handle
3a. Hip strap
– buckle side with handle
4. Figure 8 / Groin Harness
– closure side
4a. Figure 8 / Groin Harness
– buckle side
5. Leg strap
– closure side with handle
5a. Leg strap
– buckle side with handle
6. Left shoulder strap
– with integral wrist cu
6a. Left shoulder strap
– buckle side
7. Right shoulder strap
– with integral wrist cu
7a. Right shoulder strap
– buckle side
Other replaceable items:
8. Head Hugger
9. Chin strap
10. Drag harness (optional)
11. Drag harness (optional)
12. Closure strap
13. Inner skin retainer
14a Stretcher carry bag
– tube type
14b Stretcher carry bag
– rucksack type
KEY TO PARTS LIST:
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4
3
5
6
2a
7
6a 7a
1a
3a
4a
5a
11
12
10
8 – OPEN
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The contents of this Manual must be read and
fully understood before using the Saviour
Tactical stretcher. Incorrect use will reduce
service life and may endanger the casualty.
Manual and
Technical Specications
for the Saviour Technical
Stretcher
a division of Publication reference: CIVTEC Man Version 2: April 2018


Saviour Technical Stretcher
Publication reference: CIVTEC Man Version 2: April 2018
This Equipment conforms to CE 93/42/EEC Class 1
and is covered by EEC Directive 93/42/EEC CLASS 1 DEVICE.
This Equipment is registered with the Competent Authority
(UK) and conrms toArticle 11(5) Annex VII Section 3.
INTRODUCTION: Saviour Technical Stretcher
The Saviour Technical Stretcher is a rapid response stretcher
to evacuate casualties safely from hazardous areas. Provision
is made for up to six persons carrying and two Head Haul
Eyelets which can be used in conjunction with the lifting
harness or drag straps, for vertical lifting and lowering, as
well as dragging or hauling along evacuation routes. The
Saviour Technical may also be lifted horizontally using a
suitable lifting strop arrangement. The Saviour Technical
may be placed directly into a suitable basket stretcher for
onward patient transportation if required. Users must be
trained and competent in accepted standards and rescue
procedures.
The Saviour Technical may be used to transport the casualty
throughout the treatment journey, into the A&E and
onwards, as it is x-ray translucent and CT friendly. Study has
also shown that during the treatment journey the Saviour
Technical stretcher performs as an eective pelvic splint
when tightened fully.
Manufactured from materials suitable for harsh
environments the Saviour Technical will not deteriorate
during storage but should not be subjected to prolonged
exposure (weeks not hours) to strong sunlight. Subject to
the recommended inspection and cleaning the Saviour
Technical’s skin and xings will have a 10 year service life.
Straps have a service life of 5 years and may be replaced
by the user or returned to the manufacturer/distributor for
refurbishment.
The contents of this manual should be read and
fully understood before use.
Incorrect use will reduce the
service life of the stretcher
and may endanger the casualty.
MANUAL AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
 
and stitching are POLYPROPYLENE
 
STAINLESS STEEL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPER TAPE
 
 
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:
14a 14b

70 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
Weight of packed
Technical Stretcher:
5 Kg
or
9 Kg including
lifting strops

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS LIST
Non-replaceable items
A. MAIN SKIN
 
Replaceable straps:
1. Chest strap
– closure side with handle
1a. Chest strap
– buckle side with handle
2. Waist strap
– closure side
2a. Waist strap
– buckle side
3. Hip strap
– closure side with handle
3a. Hip strap
– buckle side with handle
4. Figure 8 / Groin Harness
– closure side
4a. Figure 8 / Groin Harness
– buckle side
5. Leg strap
– closure side with handle
5a. Leg strap
– buckle side with handle
6. Left shoulder strap
– with integral wrist cu
6a. Left shoulder strap
– buckle side
7. Right shoulder strap
– with integral wrist cu
7a. Right shoulder strap
– buckle side
Other replaceable items:
8. Head Hugger
9. Chin strap
10. Drag harness (optional)
11. Drag harness (optional)
12. Closure strap
13. Inner skin retainer
14a Stretcher carry bag
– tube type
14b Stretcher carry bag
– rucksack type
KEY TO PARTS LIST:
1
2
4
3
5
6
2a
7
6a 7a
1a
3a
4a
5a
11
12
10
8 – OPEN
9
8 – CLOSED
A
B
13
OPTIONAL EAR
CUTOUTS IN HEAD
HUGGER

Saviour Technical Stretcher: GENERAL NOTES FOR PACKAGING AND STRAPPING
             
casualty. The following three pages contain illustrated guides of the sequences for packaging and
strapping a casualty into the Saviour Technical stretcher.
Any injuries present MUST be taken into account before packaging and transporting
a casualty. If neck injuries are present, or suspected, a Cervical collar may be used if desired.
Medical devices should be tted by a suitably qualied person.
Points to remember:
Counter bending each end of the stretcher will allow it to lay at after removing from bag.
 Make sure all straps are laid out to the sides and none are trapped underneath.
 
stretcher.
 
 Do not t the chin strap unless a Cervical Collar has been tted.
There is a danger of strangulation if tted without a collar present.
 When tightening the straps grasp the buckle end in one hand and ‘pull and push’ to tighten
the straps so the casualty is not rolled about. Do not over tighten Chest Strap as this may
compromise the casualties breathing.
 
 Once all straps have been tightened check them all again to ensure that the casualty
is secure. It is important to check that the Leg Loop is secure after the body straps are
tightened.
 Tuck in all loose ends to prevent the carry party from tripping over during transporting.

Saviour Technical Stretcher: CASUALTY PACKAGING SEQUENCE
Note: Any injuries present must be taken into account
when packaging.
Stretcher Loading:
All carry handles 200 kg
Closure straps and buckles 200 kg
Head haul eyelet 200 kg
  
Overall stretcher rating 200 kg
Packaging the casualty:
Remove the stretcher from the carry bag and unclip the closure strap.
Unroll the stretcher, folding it back on itself so that it lies at
along side the casualty.
Lay the stretcher beside the casualty with the head hugger slightly
higher than the casualty’s head, making sure all the straps are clear,
(see Figure. 1).
Log roll the casualty onto the stretcher. Slide the casualty diagonally
up so that they are central on the stretcher, with the casualty’s head
centred on the head hugger. (see Figure. 2).
 

Saviour Technical Stretcher: CASUALTY STRAPPING SEQUENCE
Note: If lower limb injuries present see sequence
overleaf and use groin harness not gure of eight.
Strapping the casualty:
1.
straps across the chest, keeping the casualty’s
arms out. The carry handles should be located
 
2. Next, fasten and tighten the Waist strap as shown
 
4. Foot Figure of 8: Use strap 4 into the
yellow buckle on 4a to form a gure

Padding around the ankles and legs
should be added if required.
Strapping the casualty:
3.
unconscious casualty, their hands may be
secured later using the wrist cus on straps






 Then secure the strap over the casualty’s right
shoulder. Proceed to tighten up both shoulder
straps remembering not to overly tighten and
restrict the casualty’s ability to breathe. At this
point secure the arms into the wrist cus on
the diagonal chest straps if required.
5. Once the gure of eight is complete, secure the
nal cross strap. This should be secured where it
 
 Now fasten the diagonal straps across the chest.
Secure the strap over the casualty’s left shoulder
rst.

8.
secure using the velcro strap above the forehead.
Secure the top panel to the sides with the velcro
tabs. DO NOT use the chin strap if a collar is not
used (as this can choke the
casualty.


9. If a collar is being used, attach the velcro chin strap
across the collar and to the head hugger as shown
 .



Saviour Technical Stretcher: CASUALTY STRAPPING SEQUENCE FOR GROIN
HARNESS WHEN LOWER LIMBS ARE INJURED
Strapping the casualty:
1. Taking the blue buckle on strap 4, pass
it under the casualty’s left leg and
bring it up between their legs, to around
casualty belt level. To achieve this, the
length of this strap can be adjusted
by moving the black nylon slider buckle.
2. Do the same with the yellow buckle
on strap 4a, passing it under the right
leg, and again up to belt level. This also
has an adjuster for optimal length.
3.
over the casualty’s shoulder and attach
to the blue buckle on strap 4.
4. Do the same with the yellow shoulder

and attaching to the yellow buckle
on strap 4a. This will form the groin
harness.
5. Now follow the previous strapping instructions for when using a gure of eight, carrying
out steps; 1 (red chest strap), 2 (black waist strap) , 3 (green hip strap), 5 (orange foot

groin harness
NOTE: For stability the groin harness should always be strapped BELOW the red, black, and
green straps which should be applied after the groin harness has been formed.


The following pages contain illustrated guides showing the methods of transporting
a casualty in the Saviour Technical stretcher.
Any injuries present MUST be taken into account before packaging and transporting
a casualty. If neck injuries are present, or suspected, a Cervical collar may be used.
Medical devices should be tted by a suitably qualied person.
Points to remember:
Counter bending each end of the stretcher will allow it to lay at after removing from bag.

Select a team leader or rst aider to issue all instructions to eect a smooth transport.
Elect a team member to be the ‘casualties friend’ (preferably a rst aider if injuries are involved)
whose job it is to make sure the casualty is not distressed during the evacuation.
Chose a evacuation route before commencing (plan ahead). If there are unavoidable obstacles
extra rescuers may be placed in readiness to help the main carry party.
If possible select a team of similar height to keep the casualty level. It is preferable to keep the
casualty slightly head up. When travelling down slope carry the casualty feet rst.
When carrying up slope carry the casualty head rst.

when on slopes or it may slide under the weight of the casualty. This is best eected by tting the
lifting strops into the head haul eyelets and attaching a suitable rope (recommended to be at
least Class A EN1891 semi static) The rescuer securing the stretcher must be secure to prevent
accidental slipping. This is especially important on steep slopes.
The Saviour Technical is NOT designed to be lifted from the ends of the stretcher, but can be
made to ex if required for conned space rescue, by lifting or bending from one end.

slopes or past obstacles.
When dragging a casualty remember that the stretcher is a relatively thin skin so choose the route
with care.
When evacuating up or down a steep slope a head rope should be used deployed from a suitably
secured haul team. Rescuers may lift the stretcher whilst the haul party undertakes a co-ordinated
haul (or lower) to ensure a smooth passage. On steep slopes the security of the individual rescuers
must be addressed.
If the Saviour Technical stretcher is vertically lifted or lowered then it is recommended that
the Saviour Adjustable Lifting Harness is used for this purpose. Saviour Medical Ltd do not
take any responsibility for the use of persons own lifting harnesses.
The Saviour Technical stretcher , with a casualty in place, may be tted directly into a suitable
basket stretcher without decanting the casualty.
Saviour Technical Stretcher: NOTES ON TRANSPORTING THE CASUALTY

Saviour Technical Stretcher: USE OF THE OPTIONAL DRAG HARNESS
Optional drag harnesses can be
used at either end of the stretcher.
On removing the protective sheath,
a tape loop is released that is
permanently attached through metal
eyelets on the stretcher.
Placing the loop over the head and
around the shoulders will allow the
rescuer to drag or pull the casualty in
the required direction while having
their hands free to carry out other
duties.
The same dragging or pulling
technique is used when moving the
casualty head or feet rst.
Forward Drag
Reverse Pull
Saviour Technical Stretcher: CARRYING THE CASUALTY
2 (or 4) man pole carry for long distance carrying 4 man side to side pole carry for heavy casualties
2 man carry 4 man carry
direction of travel direction of travel
direction of travel direction of travel
direction of travel

Saviour Technical Stretcher: HORIZONTAL HAUL
The Saviour Technical
stretcher is rated at 200 Kg
for horizontal hauling via the
four eyelets on the sides of
the stretcher. We recommend
the use of the Saviour
Adjustable Lifting Harness
which is sold separately.
Once the casualty is fully
secured into the Saviour
Technical stretcher, connect
the Saviour Adjustable Lifting
Harness to the stretcher
eyes, using the triple lock
carabiners
Using this harness, innite
positions are possible
from head down, through
horizontal to head up
attitudes.
The eyelets can also
be connected to other
independent winching
systems such as helicopter,
xed platforms etc.
optional adjustable lifting harness
head UP
Horizontal
head DOWN
adjustment buckles

Saviour Technical Stretcher: VERTICAL HAUL
Saviour Technical Stretcher: IN WATER
The Saviour Technical stretcher is
rated at 200 Kg for vertical lifting
from the top eyelets.
It is recommended that the Saviour
Adjustable Lifting Harness, which
is sold separately is used for this
purpose.
Any system that only eects a single
point of contact with the casualty
should be backed up by a second
safety line secured to the casualty.
In order to make the vertical haul
easier, it is also recommended that if
already attached, the optional upper
drag harness be removed from the
stretcher to allow easy attachment
of the strops. The lower drag harness
can be used to stabilise the stretcher
during vertical hauling if required.

Technical stretcher oats without
assistance.
A casualty can be placed in the
Saviour Technical stretcher with a
lifejacket tted and then swum/
towed to the point of rescue using
the drag harness. Casualties can also
be put into the Saviour Technical
stretcher in the water, (as long as the
sea is calm enough), and a lifejacket
is tted rst. This would be ideal
for spinal casualty recovery in calm
water.

Saviour Technical Stretcher: MAINTENANCE
The Saviour Technical stretcher is made from materials which will not corrode in most
harsh environments but may be subjected to damage or wear and tear during practices
and use.
It is recommended that after each use or at intervals of not more than six months the
unit is inspected by a competent person and the results recorded. Each unit has a unique
serial number.
Check the outer skin for tears or worn patches.
Check the slots in the skin that attach the straps and carry handles for splits.
Check there is no distortion to the skin around the Head Haul Eyelet.
Check the edges of the skin for tears or splits.
Check all straps and carry handles for cuts or wear. Take particular notice of the strap area
around buckles. If cuts or fraying is present quarantine the stretcher and replace strap(s).
Check Head Haul strop is not worn, cut or frayed.
Check that the Velcro fasteners are clean and secure correctly.
Check the Carry bag is not damaged and the attachment and closure Velcro straps are in
good order.
Check all components are present before re-packing into carry bag.
Notes.
The outer skin will scratch and show signs of wear after use.
The stretcher should not be used if the skin is penetrated or worn through.
All straps can be replaced by the user.
The drag harness may be worn if the stretcher is dragged over rough ground.
The drag harness must always be in rst class condition. If in doubt replace.
If splits around the slots that attach the carry handles and straps are longer than
2mm the unit should be withdrawn from service immediately.
Distortion around the Head Haul Eyelet will only be seen if the unit is subjected to
a heavy load (such as a arrested fall). If the skin is distorted or penetrated the unit
should withdrawn from service immediately.
The edge of the skin may become scued during use.
If in doubt return to the manufacturer for refurbishment.
If in any doubt about the integrity of the stretcher return or refer to the
manufacturer/distributor.