Neil robertson stretcher history

The Neil Robertson rescue stretcher is a lightweight carrying device based on Japanese bamboo MATS developed by John Neil Robertson in the early 1900s. Stretchers are used to lift the wounded vertically and are made of sturdy canvas and reinforced with bamboo strips. The canvas is wrapped around the patient and secured with sturdy canvas straps. A lifting rope was attached to a ring above the patient’s head, while a guide wire was attached near the ankle to stop the stretcher wobbling as it was lifted. This type of stretcher is designed specifically for use on board ships, where the injured may have to be carried out of the engine room space, cargo hold and other compartments whose access hatches are too small for a normal stretcher. Neil Robertson stretchers, formerly known as “hammocks”, were used to lift the wounded and to lift ships with planes of 2 feet.

Since then, Neil Robertson stretchers have also been used in factories and mines and other emergency rescue situations. Although slats are now more likely to be made of wood, stretchers of this type can still be purchased.

Why is it a Neil Robertson stretcher？

The last thing any sailor wants to be involved in is an accident on board, remember the lack of proper medical facilities on board. But because the ship is a complex floating structure, mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, more compact space, still prone to accidents.

In the event of an accident on board, human lives depend to a large extent on the time it takes to move people from the scene of the accident to a ward on board, where first aid and other medical procedures can be carried out. A variety of medical equipment is available on board and the Neil Robertson stretcher is one of the most commonly used on board.

Robinson stretcher mainly bamboo, canvas and felt for the material, soft and hard moderate, stretcher attached to fix the wounded head, trunk and limbs of the loop belt. Therefore, after wrapping and immobilizing the wounded, they can be hung, towed and carried on the ship. However, if the wounded with spinal injuries and fractures are handled improperly, their condition will be aggravated. Compared with other stretchers, it is lightweight and compact, providing greater freedom of movement and flexibility in use.

Neil Robertson Stretcher is designed to remove an injured person from a space where passageways, doors or hatches are too small to use a conventional Stretcher.

Engine room, cargo hold, pump room, boiler room, etc. are a few examples of such compact Spaces on ships.

The Neil Roberson stretcher is made of soft semi-rigid canvas that folds easily when not in use or into small places.

The splicing slat design is ideal for rescue situations where the casualty needs to be lowered or lifted to a safe position. It is usually used in difficult rescue situations.

Stretchers are equipped with strong straps that, when tightly wound around the victim, provide strong support, supporting the person with almost negligible movement relative to the stretcher, which is important when rescuing or removing an injured person.

The stretcher strap is made in such a way that when tied to the victim, it covers the person in mummified fashion, providing adequate support.

Industry standard stretcher ensures stability before and during lifting. Perfect for lifting and lowering patients.