The
Extricator is a spinal immobilizer extrication vest designed to be
compact and easily applied to accident victims in confined spaces,
such as deformed structures of automobiles, or applied following structure
collapse.
The Extricator
is Lightweight and compact. Weighing only 24 oz. and measuring
30" X 3" wide, The Extricator was designed for the confined
space of race car cockpits. The Extricator is easily positioned
and applied by one rescuer in the confined occupant spaces common
in badly damaged vehicles.
Immobilization
of the thoracic & C-spine is achieved by:
30"
Rigid Rod Arc - Lightweight Ripstop Nylon - Complete Torso Wrap -
Velcro Fasteners - Triangular Panel for Lumbo-Sacral Support.
Used with
a rigid C-collar, The Extricator permits rapid immobilization in a
small space, and safe extrication to a long spine immobilizer system.
*** The Extricator must be used only with a rigid
cervical collar, and the patient must be placed on a long spine
immobilization system for transport following extrication.