AN IMPROVISED C-RATION SLEEVE LITTER

Abstract

A field expedient litter made from 2 stout poles and 3 to 6 C-ration sleeves is described. Laboratory tests showed the sleeves to be statically and dynamically strong enough to support the weight of a patient for long carries. When 6 sleeves were used, a rigid litter 75 inches long and 19 inches wide was produced which, with proper padding, can be used to transport patients with long bone or spinal fractures. Recommendations are made for the preparation of such a litter in the field situation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0652096

Entities

People

  • V. V. Villa
  • W. P. Schane

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

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  • Biomedical

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