Fluitans "Water-Ready Extrication Device" (for use with the N‑E‑XT™ spine board)
Fluitans "Water-Ready Extrication Device" (for use with the N‑E‑XT™ spine board)
The Critical Difference Extricating spinal trauma casualties from aquatic environments presents severe technical challenges. Standard...
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The Critical Difference
Extricating spinal trauma casualties from aquatic environments presents severe technical challenges. Standard backboards sink or become unstable in deep or moving water, risking patient airway integrity and making it nearly impossible to maintain strict cervical and spinal neutrality during winching or hoisting.
The Fluitans Module solves this challenge by transforming the standard N-E-XT™ Spine Board into a high-performance, water-ready extrication device. Purpose-built for swiftwater, flood, and deep water operations, it maintains stable buoyancy and strict spinal neutrality throughout patient packaging, flotation, and aerial hoist operations.
The Problems We Solved:
- Aquatic Spinal Instability: Converts standard backboards into a buoyant platform that ensures spinal neutrality in deep water.
- Submersion During Hoisting: Maintains steady flotation during winch and helicopter hoist operations from open water.
- Equipment Compatibility Conflicts: Fully integrates with Tyrah™ rescue triangle harnesses, pillow kits, head/helmet straps, and pediatric adapters.
- Confined & Swiftwater Space Restrictions: Lightweight, compact design allows smooth maneuvering in narrow riverbanks and rapid currents.
An essential accessory for swiftwater rescue teams, flood response task forces, maritime SAR, and helicopter extrication crews managing water-adjacent spinal trauma.
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Product Details
- Product Fluitans "Water-Ready Extrication Device" (for use with the N‑E‑XT™ spine board)
- Category RESCUE EQUIPMENT, LITTERS & GEARS
- Brand 6:8 Medical Solutions
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