The Rapid Extraction Sked is an upgrade on the hugely successful Sked Basic Rescue System. They are designed for increased security and speed of packaging and extraction of patients from all situations. They are lighter in weight and have a harness included for greater security and keep the patient positioned in the Sked. The Horizontal lift slings are now both the same length..
The vertical lift sling is now incorporated into the attached harness thus eliminating the rope used in previous models of the Sked. . No longer is there the need to weave the rope through the grommets and knor how and where to tie the knots, all you do is release the screw link at the head end and clip it into the helicopter winch hook or the rope rescue haul system.
The harness is very unique too. The vertical webbing is woven through the Sked cross strap eyes and are connected at the top with a triangular screw link that is rated at 5,000 pounds minimum break strength. The straps are connected at the lower end by a Cobra buckle.
At the lower end of the harness are adjustable leg loops that are secured around the patient’s upper leg. They are sewn to the vertical harness webbing at the side of the Sked.
At the top end of the harness there is an attached chest harness to keep the patient secure. It is crossed across the patient’s arms and shoulders and will form an X over the chest for maximum safety.
The Rapid Extraction Sked is 28 inches wide at the chest area and tapers toward the foot end to provide excellent patient access without opening the Sked. W
Prior to hoisting in the vertical position it is necessary to grasp the drag handle of the Sked and pull the head end of the Sked up so it is curled over the patient’s head for added safety in case the Sked gets inverted and to protect the patient from small falling objects.
The (SK-RES) Rapid Extraction Sked® comes with:
SK-206: Steel Locking ‘D’ Carabine
SK-RES01-OR: Rapid Extraction Sked® – International Orange – Stretcher Body Only
SK-RES02-OR: Cordura backpack – International Orange
SK-RES03-OR: Horizontal Lift Slings (pair)
SK-204: Sked® Tow Strap
