{"product_id":"fluitans-water-ready-extrication-device-for-use-with-the-n-e-xt™-spine-board","title":"Fluitans  \"Water-Ready Extrication Device\" (for use with the N‑E‑XT™ spine board)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .rg-wrapper {\n    width: 100%;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #2b2b2b;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n  }\n  .rg-banner {\n    background-color: #f8f9fa;\n    border-left: 4px solid #cc0000;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n  .rg-banner h2 {\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\n    color: #111111;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n  .rg-banner p {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #cc0000;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .rg-grid {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 30px;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n  }\n  .rg-col {\n    flex: 1 1 340px;\n    min-width: 280px;\n  }\n  .rg-heading {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #111111;\n    padding-bottom: 8px;\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .rg-problem-box {\n    background-color: #fff5f5;\n    border: 1px solid #f8d7da;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 16px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n  .rg-problem-box h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n    color: #a91e1e;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n  .rg-problem-box ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 18px;\n  }\n  .rg-problem-box li {\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n    color: #444444;\n  }\n  .rg-feature-card {\n    background: #f8f9fa;\n    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 12px 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .rg-feature-card strong {\n    color: #111111;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 2px;\n  }\n  .rg-footer {\n    background-color: #1a1a1a;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    padding: 20px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n  }\n  .rg-footer h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n  .rg-footer p {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #cccccc;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rg-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Main 2-Column Section --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rg-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- Column 1: Overview \u0026 Problem Solved --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rg-col\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"rg-heading\"\u003eThe Critical Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eExtricating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluitans Module\u003c\/strong\u003e solves this challenge by transforming the standard \u003cstrong\u003eN-E-XT™ Spine Board\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-problem-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eThe Problems We Solved:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic Spinal Instability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Converts standard backboards into a buoyant platform that ensures spinal neutrality in deep water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmersion During Hoisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains steady flotation during winch and helicopter hoist operations from open water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Compatibility Conflicts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully integrates with Tyrah™ rescue triangle harnesses, pillow kits, head\/helmet straps, and pediatric adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfined \u0026amp; Swiftwater Space Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, compact design allows smooth maneuvering in narrow riverbanks and rapid currents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eAn essential accessory for swiftwater rescue teams, flood response task forces, maritime SAR, and helicopter extrication crews managing water-adjacent spinal trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Column 2: Key Features Cards --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rg-col\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"rg-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWater-Ready N-E-XT™ Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Seamlessly attaches to the N-E-XT™ spine board to provide positive buoyancy and stable flotation in aquatic rescue environments.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSpinal Neutrality in Deep Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Ensures strict immobilization and alignment of suspected spinal injuries during deep water packaging and patient stabilization.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eHelicopter Hoist \u0026amp; Winch Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Engineered to remain stable and buoyant during air-sea extrications and winch lifts directly from open or swift water.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSystem Modular Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Integrates directly with the Tyrah™ rescue triangle harness, pillow kit, head and helmet straps, and pediatric adapter kits.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Compact Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Streamlined construction adds minimal weight and bulk, making it easy to store on rescue craft, vehicles, or aircraft.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rg-feature-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Branding \u0026amp; RFID Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Customizable with organizational logos and optional integrated RFID tags for rapid inventory tracking and equipment management.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Bottom Hero Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rg-footer\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDeep Water Spinal Neutrality — Buoyant. Modular. Mission-Ready.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTransforming the N-E-XT™ spine board into a buoyant, hoist-capable extrication platform for swiftwater and maritime SAR operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"6:8 Medical Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319555567787,"sku":"NMA0038D","price":1085.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/7919\/1211\/files\/109d1c3f-CATALOGUE-NORTHWALL_Page_22_Image_0002.jpg?v=1792462961","url":"https:\/\/shop.68medical.com\/products\/fluitans-water-ready-extrication-device-for-use-with-the-n-e-xt%e2%84%a2-spine-board","provider":"6:8 Medical Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}