Introduction At the ECRA conference in Rudice (Czech Republic) in 2022 and in discussion with Giuseppe Conte and Dinko Novosel, it was thought that a comprehensive list of communication devices available to cave rescue teams should be provided. In the
ECRA Meeting 2019, Baredine Jama, Istria, Croatia
14-17 November 2019, Preliminary program 13-14 November 2019 The 13th European Cave Rescue Meeting took place in Baredine Cave, Istria, Croatia from 14th to 17th November 2019 and was organized by Croatian Mountain Rescue Service – Cave Rescue Commission on
ECRA-Meeting 2018, Casola Valsenio / Italy
1st – 4th November 2018 The annual ECRA meeting took this year place in Emilia-Romagna in Italy. About 2,500 cavers came to the annual Italian cavers meeting in Casola Valsenio, in the back country from Imola.
Eleventh European Cave Rescue Meeting
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10th European Cave Rescue Meeting
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Petzl NEST modifications for cave diving rescue operations
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8th European cave rescue meeting – General Report
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European Cave Rescue Meeting – Medical conference
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Speleo Stretcher by Alp Design
This Stretcher allows the best accommodation and fastening of the victim. Furthermore, it meets the principles of horizontal rescue, as well as physiological and non-traumatic recovery of the victim. The victim is fastened in three different areas: legs through independent tapes under
Bulgarian Cave Rescue Stretcher
Specifications: Dimensions in bag (packed for transport) – 35 x 35 x 80 cm; Dimensions fully assembled and laid flat on the ground – 60 x 200 cm; Weight of full kit (including stretcher, poles, pads, bag, karabiners, slings) –