Casualty Extraction Kit
Item Name Code (INC) 68899
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This collection of equipment is used when evacuation of a casualty is difficult. It has the capability to extricate casualties from all types of terrain by day or night and transfer a patient to a rigid litter for ground/air evacuation. The kit provides the capability to safely access and recover casualties from steep terrain, urban obstacles and water using such equipment as rope, rigging and the like. It includes equipment to facilitate rapid extrication of a casualty by prying and cutting wreckage or lifting and moving large objects.
Additional Information for Casualty Extraction Kit
The Casualty Extraction Kit is a component of the Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits in the supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
The purpose of the Casualty Extraction Kit is to provide medical personnel with the necessary tools and equipment to safely extract and transport injured individuals from a hazardous or emergency situation. This kit typically includes items such as stretchers, splints, bandages, tourniquets, and other medical supplies needed for stabilizing and immobilizing patients during extraction.
The Casualty Extraction Kit is designed to be replenishable, meaning that it can be restocked and resupplied as needed to ensure that medical personnel have access to the necessary resources for casualty extraction in the field. This kit plays a crucial role in emergency medical response and is essential for providing immediate care and support to injured individuals in challenging environments.