Hello friends,
I’ve spent what seems to me to be more than a lot time working on this post/request than what is necessary, but the more I think about it, the more I think this kind of specific request can help a lot more folks than just me. That’s’ what we’re here for, right? Also know that I’ve made a run at searching mtnbuzz to see if this has been brought up before and searched online as well.
I’m looking to check in and get feedback with respect to raft-worthy/compact carry out options that I can add to my rescue first/advanced aid ensemble. Backdrop: a year or so ago we had a situation where we were hiking up a low risk, non-technical approach to the Slickhorn Canyon on the San Juan River. Not too far along, we had a participant trip and fall and it was clear we needed to take the victim (one tough momma – broken tib, fib, 5th meta tarsal on other leg-yikes!) back to the raft. Not especially far, but not optimal either. No problem, right? We had the stuff of most raft trips/groups – or more – would have in this situation: tables, frame decking, straps, able-bodies, meds, etc. (most important– all ended well, she is one tough mo-fo!). We hauled her part of the way on a version of the same ‘backboard’ that many say they would use in a carry-out situation. Along the way, we made re-evaluations of the risks, took into consideration the patient’s comfort level, considered the rescuer’s exposure, etc. Bottom line, she got out ok and is good to go right now.
My desire/the question I have is to learn about litters or other apparatus that I can purchase and include in my rescue equipment should a similar situation arise in the future. What I can say is this is my first go-round at an evac where we put into play an existing table-top as backboard/etc. and if there is something better I can add to my gear that would be compact yet still have a higher level of function, I’d like to get it.
Thus, as a starting point, I have two questions, that no doubt could/may expand into broader discussions:
• What commercially available breakdown litters are available to rafters that would be appropriate fits for private boaters.
• What have others done in situations where they have had to evacuate a real, live person out of the situation where they have been harmed to a place on the river where they are no longer in harm?
thanks in advance all...
I’ve spent what seems to me to be more than a lot time working on this post/request than what is necessary, but the more I think about it, the more I think this kind of specific request can help a lot more folks than just me. That’s’ what we’re here for, right? Also know that I’ve made a run at searching mtnbuzz to see if this has been brought up before and searched online as well.
I’m looking to check in and get feedback with respect to raft-worthy/compact carry out options that I can add to my rescue first/advanced aid ensemble. Backdrop: a year or so ago we had a situation where we were hiking up a low risk, non-technical approach to the Slickhorn Canyon on the San Juan River. Not too far along, we had a participant trip and fall and it was clear we needed to take the victim (one tough momma – broken tib, fib, 5th meta tarsal on other leg-yikes!) back to the raft. Not especially far, but not optimal either. No problem, right? We had the stuff of most raft trips/groups – or more – would have in this situation: tables, frame decking, straps, able-bodies, meds, etc. (most important– all ended well, she is one tough mo-fo!). We hauled her part of the way on a version of the same ‘backboard’ that many say they would use in a carry-out situation. Along the way, we made re-evaluations of the risks, took into consideration the patient’s comfort level, considered the rescuer’s exposure, etc. Bottom line, she got out ok and is good to go right now.
My desire/the question I have is to learn about litters or other apparatus that I can purchase and include in my rescue equipment should a similar situation arise in the future. What I can say is this is my first go-round at an evac where we put into play an existing table-top as backboard/etc. and if there is something better I can add to my gear that would be compact yet still have a higher level of function, I’d like to get it.
Thus, as a starting point, I have two questions, that no doubt could/may expand into broader discussions:
• What commercially available breakdown litters are available to rafters that would be appropriate fits for private boaters.
• What have others done in situations where they have had to evacuate a real, live person out of the situation where they have been harmed to a place on the river where they are no longer in harm?
thanks in advance all...