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TB 120 - SKED Rescue System Flashcards

1
Q

The Sked stretcher is a compact, lightweight and versatile litter stretcher designed for _______ _______, ________ and _____ angle rescue, as well as traditional land based applications.

A

Confined space, technical and high angle rescue

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LAFD uses may also include ________ _________, ________ ________ and ______ _______rescues.

A

Rapid intervention, rapid extrication, remote location rescues

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3
Q

The Sked device will be issued ____ per Truck Company.

A

One per

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4
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CONTENTS OF SKED BASIC RESCUE SYSTEM
A. 1 - _____ Stretcher (SK-201)

B. 1 - ________ Backpack/Towing Harness (SK-202)

C. 1 – ________ ________ Sling (SK-207)

D. 1 - _____ ______ (SK-204)

E. 2 – ________ ________ Slings (SK-203)

F. 4 – Removable ________ Handles (SK-205)

G. 1 – Steel _________’’_’’_________ (SK-206)

A

1 sked stretcher

1 cordura backpack/towing harness

1vertical lifting sling

1 tow strap

2 horizontal lifting slings

4 removable webbing handles

1 steel locking “d” carabiner

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5
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Sked weight

A

19 lbs

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6
Q

Sked measures __’’ in diameter by __’’ in length when rolled for storage

A

9’’ by 36’’

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7
Q

Sked when laid flat is

A

3’x8’

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8
Q

Sked is made from _____density __-__ glide _________plastic

A

Low density e-z glide polyethylene plastic

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9
Q

Sked begins to melt between ____________ degrees Fahrenheit

A

450-500 degrees

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10
Q

Sked remains pliable to

A

-120 degrees Fahrenheit

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11
Q

__ nylon securing straps with ______ buckles are sewn into the stretcher through _____ ______.

A

6
Steel buckles
Brass grommets

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12
Q

Backpack/Towing Harness – Constructed with

A

Cordura fabric

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13
Q

Backpack has _______ straps, _______ strap and ________ for storing remainder of Sked system.

A

Shoulder straps, waist strap, and pockets

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14
Q

Backpack doubles as a ________ harness by connecting the stretcher to the backpack using the tow strap and 1 of the __ “__” _____ sewn into the backpack.

A

Towing harness
2 ‘’d’’ rings

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15
Q

Vertical Lift Sling – __’ length of __/__” PMI kernmantle rescue rope with _______ lbs. breaking strength.

A

30’
3/8
5265 lbs

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16
Q

Tow Strap – __’ strap with bronze _____ _______ on each end. Can be used by attaching both ends to stretcher or one end to backpack and one end to stretcher.

A

6’
Snap hooks

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17
Q

Horizontal Lift Slings – a pair of nylon slings with ______ lbs. breaking strength.

A

9,000 lbs

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18
Q

Removable Webbing Handles – four webbing loops can be threaded through ________ to create handles, allowing Sked to be carried by up to ______ rescuers.

A

Grommets
8

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19
Q

Steel Locking “D” Carabiner – _______ lbs. breaking strength used to attach stretcher to hoisting system.

A

9,000 lbs

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20
Q

The Sked is not a

A

Spinal immobilization device

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21
Q

The sked will accommodate all lafd __________

A

Long and short boards

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22
Q
  • A backboard must be used on patients with injuries to the _________ area prior to placing the patient into the Sked.
A

Shoulder

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23
Q

Never suspend the Sked by a

A

Single grommet

24
Q

Always use a tag line when hoisting the Sked in the ___________ position to keep the litter from spinning.

A

Horizontal position

25
Q

Keep the Sked in the Cordura pack to minimize

A

UV damage

26
Q

Unfasten retainer strap, step on ______ end of Sked and unroll completely. While standing on the _____ end, pick up ______ end and fold it over your arm and _____ _____.

A

Foot end
Foot end
Head end
Back roll

27
Q
  1. Repeat back roll on _____ end.
  2. Stretcher will now lay flat.
A

Foot end

28
Q

There are three basic ways to get a patient into the Sked;

A

Log roll
Slide
Spinal immobilization device

29
Q

Log roll

Place stretcher next to patient with ______ under Sked.

A

Straps

30
Q

Slide

Position _____ end of Sked at head of patient.

A

Foot end

31
Q

Slide

Have one rescuer straddle Sked and support patient’s

A

Head neck and shoulders

32
Q

Slide

Grasp ______ straps of Sked and slide stretcher under patient.

A

Foot traps

33
Q

Spinal immobilization

Patients secured to _______ _______ devices may be placed in Sked using any technique available.

A

Long board devices

34
Q

Spinal immobilization

Patients secured to short board devices should be placed into the Sked using the

A

Slide technique

35
Q

Tighten straps enough to hold patient in place but not so tight that the patient’s ability to _________ is affected.

A

Breathe

36
Q

The Sked can be towed using the pre-attached handle or the

A

Tow strap

37
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Secure the head end of the stretcher up and over the patient’s head by tying the pre-attached handle to a

A

Convenient cross strap

38
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Do not secure so tight that the patient’s _______ _______ or ______ is compromised

A

Cervical spine or airway

39
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Use the ________ of the lifting straps at the head end of Sked. Insert one end of head strap through angled slot at head end of stretcher.

A

Shorter

40
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Bring strap ______ Sked and through lift slot on opposite side

A

Under

41
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Repeat procedure with other strap at foot end.
6. Equalize all four straps and secure to ____ steel locking carabiners.

A

2

42
Q

Horizontal hoist set up

Adhere to approved _____ _______ ____________ ________ requirements for hoist operations.

A

Two line rope system

43
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Secure the head end of the stretcher up and over the patient’s head by tying the pre-attached handle to a _________ cross strap.

A

Convenient

44
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Tie a ________ with a bight in the ________ of the 30’ by 3/8” kern mantle rope.

A

Figure 8 with a bight
Middle

45
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Pass each end of the rope through grommets at the head end of stretcher from the

A

Outside inward

46
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Pull the knot up against the ________ Feed rope through unused grommets and each _______ ______ all the way to the foot end of the Sked.

A

Stretcher
Carrying handle

47
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Pass rope ends through grommets at the foot end of stretcher from the

A

Inside outward

48
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Tie the ends of the rope together with a

A

Square knot

49
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Bring ends of rope up over end of Sked and pass through carrying handles and tie ends together with a

A

Square knot

50
Q

Vertical hoist set up

Tie a _______ _________ knot with each bitter end.

A

Safety overhand knot

51
Q

Vertical hoist set up

CAUTION
Do not lift the Sked from the horizontal position to the vertical position with the hoist system. This will force the patient’s chin into their chest and compromise the ______ ______.

A

Cervical spine

52
Q

Two rescuers should lift the Sked from the horizontal to the vertical position using the ________ _______ located at the ______ end. Once in the vertical position tension can be applied to the hoist system.

A

Carrying straps
Head end

53
Q

ROLLING FOR STORAGE

Starting at the_______ end, roll the Sked as tight as possible.

A

Head end

54
Q

Fasten the roll with the

A

Retainer strap and buckle

55
Q

All components of the Sked Rescue System can be washed in a ____ ________ solution and air-dried out of the

A

Mild detergent solution
Direct sun

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