The spinal immobilization/extrication device of its type that meets all of the established criteria for immobilizing a sealed patient. The OSS II is an ideal companion for the Sked Stretcher system. The OSS II provides for safe removal of patients from injury sites without doing further damage to the spine if properly used. The OSS II can be used in place of a conventional short backboard and as a hip or leg splint. The OSS II includes a shoulder board, not found in similar devices, that can be used to prevent compression of the shoulders when using a flexible stretcher. The OSS II folds into an extremely small package and slips inside a rolled-up Sked Stretcher in its backpack bag, adding no volume to the Sked Rescue System package.

OREGON SPINE SPLINT II (OSS)

FACT SHEET

• The only vest type device on the market that meets all of the established criteria for immobilization of the seated patient.
• Easy to train with - comes with comprehensive, medically correct, and easy to read instructions.
• Faster to apply than other immobilizers
• Allows defibrillation, EKG monitoring, and all other pre-hospital diagnostic and treatment procedures without compromising immobilization.
• Immobilizes without compromising breathing.
• Does not allow patient to move up or down in device, preventing compression and elongation of the cervical spine.
• Groin straps do not occlude genitalia or cause pain when patient is laid down.
• Unique collar strap design provides for maximum immobilization without affecting the free movement of the jaw, allowing the patient to vomit safely.
• Immobilization of head and cervical spine is extremely good. When used with a SKED stretcher, is the same as a long backboard.
• Shoulder straps can criss-cross upper chest or be positioned to retract shoulders for clavicle fractures.
• Made of better materials and outlasts competing products. Can be cleaned with common bleach solutions.
• Employs non-slip disposable pads on the forehead restraint.
• Extra wide velcro on forehead strap insures secure immobilization.
• Firm flat pads behind the head replace the common soft neck roll, preventing accidental hyperextension and loosening of head straps when the patient is laid down.
• Compact size for storage requires about half the storage space required for other vest type devices. Can even be stored inside a rolled-up SKED stretcher.
• The OSS is X-ray lucent - patient can be x-rayed with the device in place.
• When used with a SKED stretcher, allows extrication from the smallest confined spaces where other devices cannot work.

This flotation system maintains the SkedŽ in a nearly vertical position in the water. It is self-righting and keeps the patients head completely out of water, even in rough seas. The side floats and chest pad provide buoyancy sufficient to support two rescuers in the water in addition to the patient, while the lead shot filled ballast keeps the foot end down and the head elevated out of the water. Made in USA.

The SK-600 Basic Foam Flotation System comes with:

Ethafoam Floats (pair) - two rigid ethafoam floats which mount on each side of the SkedŽ Stretcher and provide the ideal amount of buoyancy.

Chest Pad - the chest pad attaches to the front of the packaged patient, not allowing the patient to float in a face down position.

Ballast Weight - a durable bag filled with 15 pounds of lead shot which attaches to the bottom of the SkedŽ with hook and loop fasteners. This causes the SkedŽ to self-right if it capsizes.

Extra Long Handles - a pair of extra long handles is included to help hoist the stretcher up onto a boat or dock.

Retaining Strap - this straps is used to attach the foam floats and chest pad to the SkedŽ Stretcher backpack, allowing the entire system to be packed as a single unit.

The Sked-Evac Tripod extends to ten feet high at the three anchors that are available to clip into. Each of the anchors is anodized red for easy identification and all are equally well-centered to handle a load. The anchors, header and legs are interconnected with stainless steel bolts to provide maximum strength. The header limits the distance the legs can spread. When at full extension this tripod allows you to bring the patient in a stretcher completely out of the hole. It is rated to handle an NFPA rescue load. Included with the tripod is a chain that passes through the feet to provide greater strength and stability. The chain will not degrade in acids or chemicals like nylon straps or ropes. The legs are adjustable in 5 inch increments and Skedco provides safe working load data for each tripod height on each tripod. Brackets are available for mounting most popular winches. Made in the USA.

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