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Sked stretcher in Thai cave

7/12/2018

On this footage of BBC news you can see how the Sked stretcher has been deployed at the Thai cave... View Article

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Proper Use of the Skedco Oregon Spine Splint (OSS)

7/24/2014

I often get the question, "Can you use our Oregon Spine Splint (OSS) instead of a long board in combination with The Sked Stretcher?" The answer is Yes! The OSS is the only short vest-type immobilizer on the market that meets all the... View Article

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SKED RAS (Rapid Access System)

4/8/2015

Skedco, Inc., has created a new kit designed for rapid emergency evacuation of hospitalized patients or victims in an active-shooter incident. The Sked RAS (Rapid Access System) is designed to hang on a wall or behind a door and... View Article

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Guardian Angels to the Rescue

4/16/2013

If you were wondering just how extreme the conditions our rescue Skeds are used in, read this quick article about the “Guardian Angel” rescue squadron in Afghanistan. This elite, specially trained team rescues patients in “any... View Article

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Skedco at the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LEADERSHIP FORUM – Portland, Oregon

11/1/2016

The Emergency Preparedness Leadership Forum is dedicated to creating the opportunity and environment for business, public officials and not for profit organizations to corporately plan, prepare, respond & rebuild, when disaster... View Article

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