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The EMSCompact StretcherManual
Index
The Standard EMSCompact Stretcher3
Instructions for extending the EMSCompact Stretcher5
Instructions for folding the EMSCompact Stretcher6
The MESH PVC EMSCompact Stretcher7
The CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher8
Resistance of Polymers to Selected Chemicals10
Summary of Polymers Properties 12
Properties of PEEK versus other Polymers13
The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels14
The EMSCompact Stretcher with Foldable Handles18
Backpacks for the EMSCompact Stretchers19
Standard Backpack – Top Opening19
Standard Backpack – Bottom Opening20
Padded Backpack21
Padded Backpack with Pockets22
The Folded by 4 Stretcher23
The Foldable Aluminum Cot24
The Foldable Iron Cot25
The Standard EMSCompact Stretcher
The EMSCompact Stretcher, our flagship state-of-the-art 8 fold stretcher, is a revolution in Emergency Medical Equipment Engineering. Weighting at only 5.0 kg (11 lbs), it folds to an astonishing 50 cm (19.7 ins) in height, so that it slips neatly into its backpack case, leaving the personnel hands free to deal with any emergency.
The EMSCompact Stretcheris the lightest most compact and flexible stretcher available in the EMS market today.
When every second matters andrescue personnel have an increasingly heavy load to carry, you can count on the EMSCompact Stretcher to allow them to get on with the job of saving lives!
PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
TheCompact Size - makes theEMSCompact Stretcher the Perfect Battlefield stretcher in terms of an easy carrying in a backpack and the convenience of storage in vehicles and facilities. Our EMSCompact Stretcherfolds to the amazing size of only 50 cm!!
Light weight – the EMSCompact Stretcher is significantly lighter than any of the other emergency stretchers in the market today - only 5.0 kg!!
The simplicity of extending and folding –the special mechanism of the EMSCompact Stretcher doesn't require much training and practicing. It's very user friendly - folding and extending it should not take more than approximately 7-10 seconds.
The EMSCompact Stretcheris the perfect stretcher for the job; lightweight, small andportable, and so easy to use.
Our EMSCompact Stretcher comes in standard Olive Green, Black and Orange PVC fabric, and in Green PVC Mesh. We can also provide it in any other color according to our customer’s request.
Aluminum tubes– we offer either 2 mm. tubes or 2+3 mm tubes. The aluminum tubes are basically 2 mm thick for a weight load capacity of 150 kg., according to the international standard. For a stronger stretcher we put extra strengthening aluminum in fragile places, so that in those areas the thickness of the aluminum is 3 mm. the weight load capacity of the 2+3 mm stretcher is 350 kg. There is an additional weight of 0.5 kg to the stretcher.Technical Data - for a Weight Load Capacity of 150 KG (330 Lbs)
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 50 cm (19.7”) / 200 cm (79”)
Width / 27 cm (10.6”) / 55 cm (21.7”)
Height / 9 cm (3.5”) / 13 cm (5”)
Weight / 5 kg (11 Lbs) / 5 kg (11 Lbs)
Technical Data - for a Weight Load Capacity of350 KG (770 Lbs)
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 50 cm (19.7”) / 200 cm (79”)
Width / 27 cm (10.6”) / 55 cm (21.7”)
Height / 9 cm (3.5”) / 13 cm (5”)
Weight / 5.5 kg (12Lbs) / 5.5 kg (12 Lbs)
Fabric - Polyester Fabric PVC 610
2 Sided PVC / Coating610 gms / Fabric Weight gm/sqm
150 cms / Fabric Width
No Water Penetration / Water Penetration
Instructions for Extending the EMSCompact Stretcher
1. Unfold the poles on both sides
2. Unfold the poles one more time
3. Separate the poles
4. Lift the handles and push down the
stretching rods on both sides.
5. Lay the handles back down and
flip over the stretcher.
6. The stretcher is ready for use
Instructions for Folding the EMSCompact Stretcher
1. Turn the stretcher and release the stretching rods on both sides
2. Fold the handles inwards
3. Make another fold inwards
4. Put the stretcher on its side and push it down
5. Put the stretcher back in its backpack
The EMSCompact Stretcher – Mesh PVC Model
The Mesh fabric with its holes enables washing the patient while he/she is lying on the stretcher.
Please note: the Mesh PVC is NOT designated for decontamination after CBRN incidents. Please go to our CBRN category for more information about our CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher.
Technical Data - for a Weight Load Capacity of 150 KG (330 Lbs)
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 50 cm (19.7”) / 200 cm (79”)
Width / 27 cm (10.6”) / 55 cm (21.7”)
Height / 9 cm (3.5”) / 13 cm (5”)
Weight / 5 kg (11 Lbs) / 5 kg (11 Lbs)
The CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher
Technical Data
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 50 cm (19.7”) / 200 cm (79”)
Width / 27 cm (10.6”) / 55 cm (21.7”)
Height / 9 cm (3.5“) / 13 cm (5”)
Weight / 5.5 kg (12Lbs) / 5.5 kg (12 Lbs)
The CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher has 2+3 mm aluminum for a weight load capacity of 350 kg (770 Lbs)
THE GLOBAL CBRN THREAT
The September 11th attack, subsequent Anthrax incidents, and recent European confrontations and threats, have further confirmed the increased global situational awareness. With this current evolution of potential terrorization, the focus on biological, chemical and nuclear weaponry is crucial. It is apparent from recent intelligence reports that terrorist networks continue to pursue chemical and biological weapons to threaten military and civilian populations. Given that such threats do not recognize geographical boundaries, the various government organizations, industry counterparts and civilian agencies are therefore working together to eliminate potential acts of bio-chemical terrorism.
A CBRN INCIDENT
Rescuing people in distress is always a challenging and demanding mission, and the more hazardous the circumstances on-scene, the more challenging the mission. It requires rescuers to use the best available planning, expertise, resources and technology if the mission is to succeed in saving lives.
If a CBRN attack should occur, a proficient rapid reaction is crucial for saving lives and protecting our countries. Global and national, military and civilian agencies MUST be ready for such a threat - to be well equipped and prepared in order to respond quickly and safely to CBRN attacks to ensure minimal casualties.
In a CBRN incident, the rescue team needs to carry the contaminated patients to the nearest field hospital or hospital for immediate treatment. However, before the medical staff can treat them, it is crucial that they will be decontaminated ASAP, in order to avoid further contamination of more people and equipment. Therefore, after removing all their cloths, the patients have to be thoroughly washed by special decontamination solutions outside the medical facility. The rescue team then moves the patients from the stretcher and put them on a washing bed, where they undergo the decontamination procedure. Only then can the patients enter the medical facility for treatment.
This procedure raises two major problems:
1. The fabric of the standard stretchers is PVC, which does not have chemical resistance. Therefore, the stretcher will be contaminated by the patient, and it will most likely disintegrate by the time the rescue team reaches the medical facility.
2. Time and manpower are two major and crucial factors in all emergency incidents, and more so in mass casualties CBRN incidents. The time it takes the rescue team to move the patient from the stretcher to the washing bed and the number of people required for the task –four individuals – is a major problem the rescue team faces.
THE CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher
Tothis aim,Shoshana-Metal designed and developed its state-of-the-art revolutionary CBRN EMSCompact Stretcher, according to technical requirements specifications received from the US military, in order to meet the specific operational requirements of the CBRN threat. Intensive worldwide market research has yielded the best chemical resistant mesh fabric suitable for a stretcher – the PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), whose advantages include a Superb Chemical Resistance for decontamination when exposed to body fluids, industrial chemicals, and CBRN warfare agents; Excellent Melting Point at 633ºF; and an Excellent Abrasion Resistance.
Resistance of Polymers to Selected Chemicals
- A table that shows the PEEK’s superiority in terms of chemical resistance.
- A close look will show you that there are other polymers - PTFE, FEP, ETFE and ECTFE – that have a better chemical resistance. However, in other aspects that are important to our application, they are not suitable (melting point, tensile strength). Second to them interms ofits chemical resistance, you will find the PEEK, way above all the other polymers.
A- SatisfactoryB- ConditionalC- UnsatisfactoryQ – Swelling
Property, Reagent / PP / PEEK / PVDF / * ECTFE / * ETFE / * PTFE / FEP / PPSAcetic acid (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Acetone / A / A / C / A / A / A / A / A
Aluminium Hydroxide (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Aluminium Sulfate (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Aluminium Chloride (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ammonium Bicarbonate (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ammonium Chloride (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ammonium Hydroxide (25%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Amyl Acetate / B / A / C / A / A / A / A / A
Amyl Alcohol / A / A / A / A / A
Aniline / A / A / C / A / A / A / A / C
Aqua Regia / C / C / A / A / A / A / C
Benzene / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Bromine / C / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Butyl Acetate / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Calcium Chloride (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Calcium Hydroxide / A / A / A / A / A
Carbon Tetrachloride / C / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Chlorine / C / B / A / A / A / A / A / C
Chloroacetic Acid / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Chlorobenzene / B / B / A / A / A / A / A / C
Chloroform / B / B / A / A / A / A / A / B
Chromic Acid / B / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Citric Acid / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Cottonseed Oil / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Cupric Chloride (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Cupric Sulfate (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Cyclohexanol / A / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Cyclohexanone / A / A / B / A / A / A / A
Diethyl Ether / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Diethylene Glycol / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ethyl Acetate / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Ethyl Alcohol / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ethylene Glycol / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Fluorine / C / C / C / A / A / A / A / C
Property, Reagent / PP / PEEK / PVDF / * ECTFE / * ETFE / * PTFE / FEP / PPS
Formaldehyde (30%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Formic Acid / A / B / A / A / A / A / A / C
Gasoline (leaded and unleaded) / C / A / A / A / A / A / A
Glycerin / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Hexane / B / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Hydrochloric Acid / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Hydrofluoric Acid / A / C / A / A / A / A / A / C
Hydrobromic Acid (35%) / A / C / A / A / A / A / A / C
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) / B / B / A / A / A / A / C
Iodine / A / B / A / A / A / A / A / C
Iron (III) Chloride / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Isopropyl Alcohol / A / A-B / A-B / A-B / A / A / A
Lactic Acid / A / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Linseed Oil / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Methanol / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Methyl Acetate / A / A / A / A / A
Methyl Ethyl Ketone / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Methylene Chloride / B / A / B / A / A / A / A / C
Mineral Oil / B / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Nickel Sulfate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Nitric Acid (50%) / B / B / A / A / A / A / A / B
Nitrobenzene / A / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Oleum (Fuming Sulfuric Acid) / C / C / C / A / A / A / A / C
Ozone / B / A / A / A / C
Phenol (Carbolic Acid) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Phosphoric Acid / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Potassium Carbonate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Potassium Hydroxide (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / B
Potassium Permanganate / A / B / A / A / A / A / A / C
Pyridine / B / A / C / C / A / A / A / C
Sodium Actate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Bicarbonate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Bisulfate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Bisulfide / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Carbonate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Chlorate / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Sodium Chloride / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Hydroxide (15%) / A / A / B / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Hypochlorite (10%) / B / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Sodium Nitrate (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Sulfate (10%) / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Sodium Sulfide / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Tetrachloroethylene / C / A / B / A / A / A / A / C
Toluene / C / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Trichloroethylene / B / A / A / A / A / A / A / C
Tri Cresy Phosphate / A / A / A / A / A
Xylene / C / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Zinc Chloride (25%0 / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Zinc Sulfate / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Summary of Polymer Properties
- A detailed comparison between the fabrics.
- The important features are highlighted in blue.
Polymer Type / ECTFE / ETFE / PTFE / FEP / PPS / PE / PEEK / PP
Specific Gravity / 1.69 / 1.75 / 1.4-2.0 / 2.1 / 1.37 / 0.95 / 1.30 / 0.91
Tensile Strength (x104psi) / 4.1 / 5.8-7.3 / 8.4-11.6 / 1.2 / 8.7-13.2 / 6.9 / 4.8-10.9 / 5.1-9.0
Rel. Strength at Wet Cond. / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100
Elongation at Break (%) / 25 / 25 / 17-33 / 55 / 25-35 / 18-30 / 20-40 / 20-50
Moisture Abs. at 68º & 65%
r.h. (%) / <0.1 / 0 / 0 / 0.01 / 0.6 / 0.01 / 0.1 / 0
Melting Point (ºF) / 473 / 509-532 / 635 (degrades) / 545 / 545 / 266 / 633 / 329-347
Softening point (ºF) / 455 / 50 / 500 / 525 / >392 / 176 / 572 / 284-311
Glass Transition Temperature (ºF) / 259 / 190 / -121 / 289 / 5
Abrasion Resistance / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good / Limited / Good / Limited
Acid Resistance / Good / Good / Good / Good / Limited / Good / Good / good
Alkaline Resistance / Good / Good / Good / Good / Limited / Good / Good / good
Stability to Solvents / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good-Limited / Good / good -Limited
Hydrolysis Resistance / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good / Good / good
UV and Weather Resistance / Good / Good / Good / Good / Poor / Limited / Poor / Limited
Limited Oxygen Index (LOI%) / 60 / 95 / 43 / 18-20 / 35 / 18-20
Properties of PEEK versus other Polymers and versus metal (stainless steel)
- A clear comparison between the fabrics.
- The 4 most important features are highlighted in red (chemical resistance, temperature performance, abrasion resistance and tensile strength).
Polymer / Temperature performance / Chemical resistance / Dimension stability / Gama radiation / Flex fatigue / Abrasion resistance / Relative tensile strength / Specific weight / costs
PEEK / 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 4
PP / 4 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 4 / 3 / 1 / 1
PTFE / 1 / 1 / 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 4 / 4 / 4
ETFE/E-CTFE / 2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3
PVDF / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3
PPS / 1 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 3
PEN / 2 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 1
PET / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 1
PA / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 2
Stainless Steel / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 4 / 1 / 1 / 4 / 3
1 – Excellent2 – Good3 – Acceptable4 - Poor
The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) presented Shoshana-Metal with the problem of evacuating patients in a mass casualty event, when the lack of sufficient manpower is one of the biggest concerns. Thus, the need for a stretcher that can be carried by one person only is crucial.
The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels not only addresses the above problem, but also provides a solution to the challenge created by stretchers with wheels: How does one ensure a safe and smooth carrying of the injured patient, who is obviously in a lot of pain, especially when it comes to stairs?
The Unique Device of the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels is composed of wheels and a special sliding part, whose special mechanism enables a smooth descending and mounting in stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient.
The EMSCompact Stretcher on wheels is the standard EMSCompact Stretcher with an additional device for wheels in the front side of the stretcher. The device is composed of wheels and a special sliding part. You can attach or remove the device by using 2 screws only. The stretcher also includes now the legs pocket. The patient’s legs are inserted into a legs-pocket in order to prevent him from sliding forward. When the wheels roll down the stairs, the weight is on the sliding device, while the wheels are in the air. Thus, the stretcher maintains its slant, sliding smoothly on the stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient. The sliding part slides on the edge of the stair until the wheels reach the next stair.
Technical Data
EMSCompactExtended / EMSCompact
Folded / Description
200 cm (79”) / 51 cm (20”) / Length
63 cm (25”) / 27 cm (10.6”) / Width
13 cm (5”) / 25 cm (10”) / Height
7.5 kg (16.5Lbs) / 7.5 kg (16.5Lbs) / Weight
The EMSCompact Stretcher with the sliding part
The EMSCompact Stretcher without the sliding part
The EMSCompact Stretcher with Foldable Handles
This model was developed followinga request from theBritish military,for a solution forlimited spaces in vehicles, such as ambulances, helicopters, etc.
Once the handles are folded, the length of the extended stretcher is 18 cm shorter, and it is now only 182 cm.
Technical Data
EMSCompactExtended / EMSCompact
Folded / Description
200 cm (79”) / 51 cm (20”) / Length
63 cm (25”) / 27 cm (10.6”) / Width
13 cm (5”) / 25 cm (10”) / Height
7.0 kg (15.4Lbs) / 7.0 kg (15.4 Lbs) / Weight
Backpacks for the EMSCompact Stretcher
Standard Backpack – Top Opening
The EMSCompact Stretcher folds to an astonishing 50 cm (19.7 ins) in height, so that it slips neatly into its backpack case, leaving the personnel hands free to deal with any emergency.
Our standard backpack comes without padding and/or pockets.
The backpacks'standard colors are orange, olive green andblack.
The size of the backpack is 50X32X12 cm. The size of the wider backpack (to fit the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels) is 50X32X20 cm.
Please note: In addition to our standard backpacks, we can also make any design of a backpack according to our customers' requirements.
Standard Backpack – Bottom Opening
The backpack with the bottom opening enables a quick releasing of the stretcher without the need to take the backpack off your back.
Our standard backpack comes without padding and/or pockets.
The standard colors are orange, olive green and black.
The size of the backpack is 50X32X12 cm. The size of the wider backpack (to fit the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels) is 50X32X20 cm.
Please note: In addition to our standard backpacks, we can also make any design of a backpack according to our customers' requirements.
Padded Backpacks
Our padded backpack includes padding in the straps and in the back.It is recommended for daily use.
The backpacks'standard colors are orange, olive green and black.
The size of the backpack is 50X32X12 cm. The size of the wider backpack (to fit the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels) is 50X32X20 cm.
Please note: In addition to our standard backpacks, we can also make any design of a backpack according to our customers' requirements.
Padded Backpack with Pockets
We have developed this model following a request from the Australian military. It includes padding in the straps and in the back, four small side pockets and one big pocket on the front.
The backpacks'standard colors are orange, olive green and black.
The size of the backpack is 50X32X12 cm. The size of the wider backpack (to fit the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels) is 50X32X20 cm.
Please note: In addition to our standard backpacks, we can also make any design of a backpack according to our customers' requirements.
The Standard Folded by 4 Stretcher
Our Standard Folded by 4 Stretcher conventionally folds down by 4 - lengthwise and crosswise - for easy carrying and storage.It features Heavy duty aluminum poles for easy handling and heavy duty PVC fabric that resist stains. Weighing only 4.7 kg - It is the lightest of its kind in the emergency market today!
Please note - the measurements can be changed according to our customer’s requirements.
Technical Data
Description / Folded / ExtendedLength / 101 cm (40”) / 202 cm ( 80”)
Width / 19 cm (7.5”) / 55 cm (21.7”)
Height / 10 cm (3.9”) / 13 cm (5”)
Weight / 4.7 kg (10.3 Lbs) / 4.7 kg (10.3 Lbs)
Fabric - Polyester Fabric PVC 610
2 Sided PVC / Coating610 gms / Fabric Weight gm/sqm
150 cms / Fabric Width
No Water Penetration / Water Penetration
A Bag For the Folded by 4 Stretcher
The Foldable Aluminum Cot
Please note - the measurements can be changed according to our customer’s requirements.
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 99 cm (39”) / 198 cm (78”)
Width / 74 cm (29”) / 74 cm(29”)
Height / 10.5 cm (4”) / 46 cm (18”)
Weight / 4.1 kg (9 Lbs) / 4.1 kg (9 Lbs)
Tarpaulin fabric
Standard colors: blue, green
The Foldable Iron Cot
Following a tender for the IDF (Israel Defence Forces), we have developed a new foldable cot – The Iron Cot. It is highly recommended for military use. While the aluminum cot can last only months in a harsh military environment, the iron cot can last years.
Technical Data
Description / Folded / Extendedlength / 98.5 cm (39”) / 197 cm (78”)
Width / 68 cm (27”) / 68 cm (27”)
Height / 11 cm (4.3”) / 40 cm (16”)
Weight / 10 kg (22 Lbs) / 10 kg(22 Lbs)
- The entire frame is made of iron. The iron is oven painted with epoxy paint.
- The iron cot, though much heavier than the aluminum cot, is significantly stronger and more durable.
Fabric - Polyester Fabric PVC 610
2 Sided PVC / Coating610 gms / Fabric Weight gm/sqm
150 cms / Fabric Width
No Water Penetration / Water Penetration
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