TB 120 - SKED Rescue System

Question 1

The Sked stretcher is a compact, lightweight and versatile litter stretcher designed for _______ _______, ________ and _____ angle rescue, as well as traditional land based applications.

Answer 1

Confined space, technical and high angle rescue

Question 2

LAFD uses may also include ________ _________, ________ ________ and ______ _______rescues.

Answer 2

Rapid intervention, rapid extrication, remote location rescues

Question 3

The Sked device will be issued ____ per Truck Company.

Answer 3

One per

Question 4

CONTENTS OF SKED BASIC RESCUE SYSTEM
A. 1 - _____ Stretcher (SK-201)

B. 1 - ________ Backpack/Towing Harness (SK-202)

C. 1 – ________ ________ Sling (SK-207)

D. 1 - _____ ______ (SK-204)

E. 2 – ________ ________ Slings (SK-203)

F. 4 – Removable ________ Handles (SK-205)

G. 1 – Steel _________’’_’’_________ (SK-206)

Answer 4

1 sked stretcher

1 cordura backpack/towing harness

1vertical lifting sling

1 tow strap

2 horizontal lifting slings

4 removable webbing handles

1 steel locking “d” carabiner

Question 5

Sked weight

Answer 5

19 lbs

Question 6

Sked measures __’’ in diameter by __’’ in length when rolled for storage

Answer 6

9’’ by 36’’

Question 7

Sked when laid flat is

Answer 7

3’x8’

Question 8

Sked is made from _____density __-__ glide _________plastic

Answer 8

Low density e-z glide polyethylene plastic

Question 9

Sked begins to melt between ____________ degrees Fahrenheit

Answer 9

450-500 degrees

Question 10

Sked remains pliable to

Answer 10

-120 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 11

__ nylon securing straps with ______ buckles are sewn into the stretcher through _____ ______.

Answer 11

6
Steel buckles
Brass grommets

Question 12

Backpack/Towing Harness – Constructed with

Answer 12

Cordura fabric

Question 13

Backpack has _______ straps, _______ strap and ________ for storing remainder of Sked system.

Answer 13

Shoulder straps, waist strap, and pockets

Question 14

Backpack doubles as a ________ harness by connecting the stretcher to the backpack using the tow strap and 1 of the __ “__” _____ sewn into the backpack.

Answer 14

Towing harness
2 ‘’d’’ rings

Question 15

Vertical Lift Sling – __’ length of __/__” PMI kernmantle rescue rope with _______ lbs. breaking strength.

Answer 15

30’
3/8
5265 lbs

Question 16

Tow Strap – __’ strap with bronze _____ _______ on each end. Can be used by attaching both ends to stretcher or one end to backpack and one end to stretcher.

Answer 16

6’
Snap hooks

Question 17

Horizontal Lift Slings – a pair of nylon slings with ______ lbs. breaking strength.

Answer 17

9,000 lbs

Question 18

Removable Webbing Handles – four webbing loops can be threaded through ________ to create handles, allowing Sked to be carried by up to ______ rescuers.

Answer 18

Grommets
8

Question 19

Steel Locking “D” Carabiner – _______ lbs. breaking strength used to attach stretcher to hoisting system.

Answer 19

9,000 lbs

Question 20

The Sked is not a

Answer 20

Spinal immobilization device

Question 21

The sked will accommodate all lafd __________

Answer 21

Long and short boards

Question 22

• A backboard must be used on patients with injuries to the _________ area prior to placing the patient into the Sked.

Answer 22

Shoulder

Question 23

Never suspend the Sked by a

Answer 23

Single grommet

Question 24

Always use a tag line when hoisting the Sked in the ___________ position to keep the litter from spinning.

Answer 24

Horizontal position

Question 25

Keep the Sked in the Cordura pack to minimize

Answer 25

UV damage

Question 26

Unfasten retainer strap, step on ______ end of Sked and unroll completely. While standing on the _____ end, pick up ______ end and fold it over your arm and _____ _____.

Answer 26

Foot end Foot end Head end Back roll

Question 27

3. Repeat back roll on _____ end. 4. Stretcher will now lay flat.

Answer 27

Foot end

Question 28

There are three basic ways to get a patient into the Sked;

Answer 28

Log roll Slide Spinal immobilization device

Question 29

Log roll Place stretcher next to patient with ______ under Sked.

Answer 29

Straps

Question 30

Slide Position _____ end of Sked at head of patient.

Answer 30

Foot end

Question 31

Slide Have one rescuer straddle Sked and support patient’s

Answer 31

Head neck and shoulders

Question 32

Slide Grasp ______ straps of Sked and slide stretcher under patient.

Answer 32

Foot traps

Question 33

Spinal immobilization Patients secured to _______ _______ devices may be placed in Sked using any technique available.

Answer 33

Long board devices

Question 34

Spinal immobilization Patients secured to short board devices should be placed into the Sked using the

Answer 34

Slide technique

Question 35

Tighten straps enough to hold patient in place but not so tight that the patient’s ability to _________ is affected.

Answer 35

Breathe

Question 36

The Sked can be towed using the pre-attached handle or the

Answer 36

Tow strap

Question 37

Horizontal hoist set up Secure the head end of the stretcher up and over the patient’s head by tying the pre-attached handle to a

Answer 37

Convenient cross strap

Question 38

Horizontal hoist set up Do not secure so tight that the patient’s _______ _______ or ______ is compromised

Answer 38

Cervical spine or airway

Question 39

Horizontal hoist set up Use the ________ of the lifting straps at the head end of Sked. Insert one end of head strap through angled slot at head end of stretcher.

Answer 39

Shorter

Question 40

Horizontal hoist set up Bring strap ______ Sked and through lift slot on opposite side

Answer 40

Under

Question 41

Horizontal hoist set up Repeat procedure with other strap at foot end. 6. Equalize all four straps and secure to ____ steel locking carabiners.

Answer 41

2

Question 42

Horizontal hoist set up Adhere to approved _____ _______ ____________ ________ requirements for hoist operations.

Answer 42

Two line rope system

Question 43

Vertical hoist set up Secure the head end of the stretcher up and over the patient’s head by tying the pre-attached handle to a _________ cross strap.

Answer 43

Convenient

Question 44

Vertical hoist set up Tie a ________ with a bight in the ________ of the 30’ by 3/8” kern mantle rope.

Answer 44

Figure 8 with a bight Middle

Question 45

Vertical hoist set up Pass each end of the rope through grommets at the head end of stretcher from the

Answer 45

Outside inward

Question 46

Vertical hoist set up Pull the knot up against the ________ Feed rope through unused grommets and each _______ ______ all the way to the foot end of the Sked.

Answer 46

Stretcher Carrying handle

Question 47

Vertical hoist set up Pass rope ends through grommets at the foot end of stretcher from the

Answer 47

Inside outward

Question 48

Vertical hoist set up Tie the ends of the rope together with a

Answer 48

Square knot

Question 49

Vertical hoist set up Bring ends of rope up over end of Sked and pass through carrying handles and tie ends together with a

Answer 49

Square knot

Question 50

Vertical hoist set up Tie a _______ _________ knot with each bitter end.

Answer 50

Safety overhand knot

Question 51

Vertical hoist set up CAUTION Do not lift the Sked from the horizontal position to the vertical position with the hoist system. This will force the patient’s chin into their chest and compromise the ______ ______.

Answer 51

Cervical spine

Question 52

Two rescuers should lift the Sked from the horizontal to the vertical position using the ________ _______ located at the ______ end. Once in the vertical position tension can be applied to the hoist system.

Answer 52

Carrying straps Head end

Question 53

ROLLING FOR STORAGE Starting at the_______ end, roll the Sked as tight as possible.

Answer 53

Head end

Question 54

Fasten the roll with the

Answer 54

Retainer strap and buckle

Question 55

All components of the Sked Rescue System can be washed in a ____ ________ solution and air-dried out of the

Answer 55

Mild detergent solution Direct sun