Brett Wuth at 13:58, 17 November 2008

Brett Wuth — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:58:29 GMT

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==2004-02-03 recommended Wilderness First Aid course:==
rectangular (not mummy)

Zipper on all 3 sides for access

long (include leg splint)

Adventure Medic has a design

==2004-10-26 [[MedicalPreplanCommittee]] finds:==
Thermarest and Sleeping Bag Packaging Techniques. At the recent
Wilderness First Aid Course, the attendees learned a unique method
of packaging a subject for evacuation. Basically, the subject is
placed on a Thermarest which is then wrapped around him/her with
strapping or ropes, following which the Thermarest is inflated. It
provides comfort and a means of spinal immobilization. The subject
can be handled and transported using just the Thermarest. If the
weather is cool or cold, a sleeping bag can be placed over the
whole package. PCSAR should have this equipment to provide one set
to up to five field teams.

* Recommendation:That PCSAR acquire 5 rectangular sleeping bags with zipper
access on all three sides.

* Recommendation:That all members receive initial and ongoing training in the use
of thermarests and sleeping bags in packaging.

2004-10-26 [[PreplanCommittee]] endorses recommendation.
Sets quantity at 5.

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Brett Wuth at 13:58, 17 November 2008