IMPROVISED STRETCHERS Medical Vocational Branch CDA

Learning Objectives • Able to construct different types of improvised stretchers • Transport casualties using improvised stretchers

Scope • Introduction • Types of improvised stretchers • Construction and the use of improvised stretchers • Conclusion

Introduction to Improvised Stretchers • Usage of improvised stretchers whenever there is shortage of collapsible stretchers • Usage of improvised stretchers in places inaccessible to collapsible stretchers

Types of improvised Stretchers a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Rolled Blanket stretcher Blanket and 2 poles stretcher Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher Hammock stretcher Chair Stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers a.

Rolled Blanket stretcher

a.

Rolled Blanket stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers b.

Blanket and 2 poles stretcher

b.

Blanket and 2 poles stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers c.

Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher

c.

Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers d.

Hammock stretcher

d.

Hammock stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers e.

Chair Stretcher

Types of improvised Stretchers Practice on improvise stretchers

Conclusion Knowing how to improvise stretchers will ensure the comfort and well being of casualties when transporting the casualty without the availability of an actual stretcher.