TB 120 - SKED Rescue System

Question 1

What is the SKED designed for?

Answer 1

a compact, lightweight and versatile litter stretcher designed for confined space, technical and high angle rescue, as well as traditional land based applications

Question 2

What are the contents of the Sked Basic Rescue System?

Answer 2

1 - Sked Stretcher (SK-201)

1 - Cordura Backpack/Towing Harness (SK-202)

1 – Vertical Lifting Sling (SK-207)

1 - Tow Strap (SK-204)

2 – Horizontal Lifting Slings (SK-203)

4 – Removable Webbing Handles (SK-205)

1 – Steel Locking “D” Carabiner (SK-206)

Question 3

What are the dimensions of the SKED?

Answer 3

Weights 19 lbs

9” x 36” when rolled, 3’ x 8’ when laid out flat

Question 4

What is the SKED made of?

Answer 4

Low density E-Z glide polyethylene plastic

Question 5

When does the SKED begin to melt?

Answer 5

Begins to melt between 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit

*Remains pilable to -120 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 6

How many nylon securing straps does it have?

Answer 6

6 nylon securing straps with steel buckles

Sewn into the stretcher through brass grommets

Question 7

What does the backpack double as?

Answer 7

Towing harness by connecting the stretcher to the backpack using the tow strap and 1 of the 2 “D” rings sewn into the backpack

Question 8

How long is the Vertical Lift Sling?

Answer 8

30’ length, 3/8” PMI kernmantle rescue rope

5,265 lbs. breaking strength

Question 9

How long is the Tow Strap?

Answer 9

6’ strap with bronze snap hooks on each end. Can be used by attaching both ends to stretcher or one end to backpack and one end to stretcher.

Question 10

What is the breaking strength of the Horizontal Lift Slings?

Answer 10

Nylon Slings with 9,000 lbs breaking strength

Question 11

Can the SKED be used as a immobilization device?

Answer 11

NO

Will accommodate all LAFD long and short boards

Question 12

What should be used for pts with injuries to the shoulder area prior to placing the pts into the SKED?

Answer 12

a backboard

Question 13

Should you suspend the SKED by a single grommet?

Answer 13

NEVER

Question 14

What should you use when hoisting the SKED in the horizontal position to keep the littler from spinning?

Answer 14

A tag line

Question 15

How can you make the SKED lay flat?

Answer 15

Unfasten retainer strap, step on foot end of Sked and unroll completely. While standing on the foot end, pick up head end and fold it over your arm and back roll.

Repeat back roll on foot end.

Stretcher will now lay flat.

Question 16

What are the 3 basic ways to get the pt into the SKED?

Answer 16

• Log roll
• The slide
• on an approved spinal immobilization device.

Question 17

What do you use to clean the SKED?

Answer 17

Mild detergent solution

Air-dried out of the direct sun