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Kemp USA Aluminum Scoop Stretcher | Field Manual & SOP

Category: Manual Stretchers & Gurneys

Difficulty Level: Tier 4: Professional or Advanced Training Required

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Written by: Valerie Ellis Lavin

Quick Overview

The Kemp USA Aluminum Scoop Stretcher is a professional-grade patient lifting and transfer device used by Fire-Rescue, EMS, SAR, and Athletic Training personnel to extract and move injured patients with minimal manipulation when log-roll techniques are contraindicated.

The scoop stretcher's core capability is its split-frame design, which allows two aluminum halves to be independently slid beneath a supine patient from either side simultaneously. This deployment method is specifically indicated for suspected spinal, pelvic, or hip fractures where rolling the patient poses an unacceptable risk of secondary injury. The telescoping frame sections adjust from pediatric to tall adult sizing, ensuring full head-to-foot support across patient populations, including geriatric patients with elevated fracture risk.

The device consists of two aluminum frame halves, head-end and foot-end coupling mechanisms, telescoping length adjustment sections with locking pins, and a three-strap patient securing system applied at the chest, pelvis, and legs. The head-end coupling must always be engaged before the foot-end coupling, and all adjustment locks must be verified before any lift is initiated. The 350-pound load capacity is absolute and includes all attached patient equipment.

The scoop stretcher is a component of a broader patient immobilization protocol, not a standalone transport solution. Once the patient is transferred to the primary transport device, the scoop stretcher is removed. Prolonged patient contact with the rigid aluminum frame is a readiness concern, as the unpadded surface can cause pressure injury or hypothermia and transfer to a padded transport mattress must occur as soon as tactically feasible.

Field Application Steps

1. SCENE SAFETY AND SPINAL STABILIZATION: Establish a safe working perimeter around the patient. Assign one rescuer to immediately take and maintain manual in-line stabilization of the patient's head and cervical spine before any other action is taken.

2. SIZE AND LOCK THE STRETCHER: Bring the assembled scoop stretcher alongside the patient. Unlock the telescoping adjustment latches, extend or retract the frame to match the patient's height with the head cradle positioned slightly above the head and the foot section just beyond the feet, then re-engage and lock both adjustment latches fully.

3. SEPARATE THE FRAME HALVES: Disengage the coupling mechanisms at both the head end and foot end. Carefully separate the stretcher into its two independent halves. Position one rescuer holding one half on each side of the patient.

4. EXECUTE THE SCOOP: On a coordinated count called by the head rescuer, both side rescuers simultaneously slide their respective frame halves beneath the patient. Use a gentle rocking motion if resistance is encountered. Minimize all lifting or rolling of the torso and pelvis. Confirm no clothing, medical lines, or equipment are caught under the blades.

5. SECURE THE FRAME COUPLINGS: On a coordinated count, align and engage the head-end coupling first, confirming a positive audible and tactile click. Then align and engage the foot-end coupling. Visually and physically verify both ends are fully locked before proceeding.

6. APPLY PATIENT RESTRAINT STRAPS: Apply all three straps in sequence: chest strap high across the chest in the axillary region, pelvis strap across the pelvis, then the leg strap across the thighs or shins. Tighten each strap snug enough to prevent patient movement without overtightening. Avoid placing any strap directly over a suspected fracture site.

7. LIFT AND TRANSFER TO TRANSPORT DEVICE: Position a minimum of four rescuers, one at each corner. On a single coordinated command from the head rescuer, lift the patient straight up, keeping the stretcher level throughout. Move directly to the primary transport device, lower and transfer the patient, then remove the scoop stretcher and secure the patient to the transport device for definitive movement.

Kemp USA Aluminum Scoop Stretcher – Adjustable Telescoping

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & SAFETY WARNING:
The information provided in this Luminary Global Field Manual is strictly for educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for formal medical, tactical, or professional training. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately seek professional help or contact emergency services. Luminary Global assumes no liability for the misuse of equipment, improper application of techniques, or any injuries/damages resulting from the use of these guidelines. Always rely on your official agency training, local laws, and established protocols during a crisis.