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Evacuation Using a SKED or Improvised Litter
Combat Trauma Treatment 1
Litter Evacuation
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Combat Trauma Treatment 2
Lesson Outline
• Battlefield evacuation
• Transportation methods
• Types of litters– Talon II litter – SKED litter– Improvised litters
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Transportation Methods• Four-man carry is the
ideal method of transporting a casualty
• Each bearer kneels at one of the sides– Kneel with the knee
closest to the litter• Bearers face the same
direction
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Transportation Methods• Litter team leader is positioned at the
casualty’s right shoulder– Allows the litter team leader to monitor
movement• Preparatory command/ command of
execution
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Battlefield Evacuation• Rapid, efficient casualty evacuation results
in saving lives
• Sometimes a standard litter is available – At other times, different means of
transportation may be required
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Types of Litters
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Talon II Litter• Can be used in land, air, and water evacuation
• Compact, light-weight transport system
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Talon II Litter• Two different sizes• Made from same
material as decontamination litter
• Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK)
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Using the Talon II Litter
* Do not use your hands to open the litter
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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit• Made for combat patrols and other current missions
• Contains medical supplies
• Contains a compact litter to facilitate casualty movement
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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
“WALK”stored on back skid of GMV using internal shoulder straps and quick release ratchet.
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SKED Litter
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Using the SKED Litter
Remove from PackRemove from Pack Unroll CompletelyUnroll Completely
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Using the SKED Litter
Reverse RollReverse Roll Flatten SKEDCOFlatten SKEDCO
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Using the SKED Litter
Log-roll or Slide CasualtyLog-roll or Slide Casualtyonto SKEDCOonto SKEDCO
Fasten StrapsFasten Straps
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Using the SKED Litter
Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps
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Using the SKED Litter
Fasten the Foot StrapsFasten the Foot Straps Transport the CasualtyTransport the Casualty
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Using the SKED Litter
Roll-UpRoll-Up Place in PackPlace in Pack
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SKED Litter
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Improvised Litters Litters can be improvised
from materials at hand.
Must be well-constructed.
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Improvised Litters:Blankets and Poles
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Improvised Litters:Poncho and Poles
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Improvised Litters:Using Jackets and Poles
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Improvised Litters:Blanket
• Easiest to make• Four or more
people used to transport the casualty
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Summary• Battlefield evacuation
• Transportation methods
• Types of litters– Talon II litter – SKED litter– Improvised litters
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