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…
Presentation by Valdan Strigo,Hrvatska Gorska Služba Spašavanja – HGSS Petzl NEST modifications for cave diving rescue operations
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…
Specifications: Bulgarian Cave Rescue Stretcher – pdf file
The NEST stretcher (www.petzl.com/en/Professional/Harnesses/NEST) was developed by Petzl in partnership withFrench National Cave Rescue Organisation (Spéléo Secours Français – SSF). SpecificationsMaterials: TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), nylon, polyethylene, aluminium;Dimensions: 200 x 50 x 5 cm;Weight: 12,8 kg. Designed for optimal comfort with…
Technical Data:Length: ca. 215 cm (ca. 115cm each part);Width: ca. 75 cm;Weight: ca. 8 kg;Material: carbon, aluminum. Austrian – Styrian Stretcher – pdf file
Specifications & description:Weight = approx. 20 kg;Material = polyester;Construction = hard shell stretcher, bendable in the middle. Suisse, The Schwarzer Stretcher – pdf file