1. IMPROVISED STRETCHERS
Medical Vocational Branch
CDA

2. Learning Objectives
Able to construct different types of improvised stretchers
Transport casualties using improvised stretchers

3. Scope Introduction Types of improvised stretchers
Construction and the use of improvised stretchers
Conclusion

4. Introduction to Improvised Stretchers
Usage of improvised stretchers whenever there is shortage of collapsible stretchers
Usage of improvised stretchers in places inaccessible to collapsible stretchers

5. Types of improvised Stretchers
a. Rolled Blanket stretcher
b. Blanket and 2 poles stretcher
c. Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher
d. Hammock stretcher
e. Chair Stretcher

6. Types of improvised Stretchers
a. Rolled Blanket stretcher

7. a. Rolled Blanket stretcher

8. Types of improvised Stretchers
b. Blanket and 2 poles stretcher

9. b. Blanket and 2 poles stretcher

10. Types of improvised Stretchers
c. Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher

11. c. Belt or shirt and 2 poles stretcher

12. Types of improvised Stretchers
d. Hammock stretcher

13. d. Hammock stretcher

14. Types of improvised Stretchers
e. Chair Stretcher

15. Types of improvised Stretchers
Practice on improvise stretchers

16. Conclusion
Knowing how to improvise stretchers will ensure the comfort and well being of casualties when transporting the casualty without the availability of an actual stretcher.