Method and device for rescuing injured people

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and device provided in the form of a carrying device for transporting an injured person in a horizontal reclined position. Said device is comprised of two belts whose ends are joined to one another. One of the belts is placed around the upper body and the other belt is placed around the thighs of the injured person. The ends of the belts are provided with a shared coupling element, by means of which they can be coupled to a lowered end of a rescue line. The aim of the invention is to use simple means to provide the ability to fasten both belts at once to the injured person by using a handle, to then separate both belts from one another using a second handle, and to slide the second belt under the buttocks of the injured person. The invention is based on the above-mentioned rescue device developed by Professor Schwindt and is characterized in that both belts, when in a standby position, are closely positioned next to one another in a parallel manner and are detachably joined to one another while forming a strand. In addition, means are provided with which the joining between both belts can be released, and one end of both belts is coupled or to be coupled to the coupling element whereas the other belt end can be coupled to the first-mentioned end or to the coupling element.

1 . Rescue apparatus in the form of a carrying device for the vertical transport of an injured person in a horizontal reclining position, 
 comprised of two belts connected with one another at their two ends, of which the one is to be placed around the upper body, the other around the thighs of the injured person,    and which are provided at their ends with a common coupling member, with which they can be coupled to a lowered end of a rescue line,    characterized in 
 that the two belts in readiness position are disposed parallel and closely adjacent to one another and are releasably connected with one another forming a strand,  
 that means are provided with which the connection between the two belts can be released,  
 and that the one end of both belts is coupled to the coupling member while the other belt end is coupleable to first said end or the coupling member.  
   
     
     
         2 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the upper belt comprises two protrusions between which is emplaced the lower belt.  
   
     
     
         3 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the protrusions are pneumatically inflatable.  
   
     
     
         4 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the belts are connected with one another by adhesion means, such as Velcro tapes, adhesive agent, adhesive foil or the like.  
   
     
     
         5 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the upper belt carries clasps in which is emplaced the lower belt.  
   
     
     
         6 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the free end of the belt combination carries a hook, which can be hooked into one of several lugs at the other end of the belt combination.  
   
     
     
         7 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the one belt is longer than the other belt and  
 that the piece projecting beyond the length of the other belt is folded and placed adhering to one another.  
   
     
     
         8 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that between the belts a net is stretched which is disposed on the belts.  
   
     
     
         9 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that on the upper belt textile holders or such fabricated of synthetic material, in particular a soft synthetic material, provided on one side with a Velcro closure and a handle, are disposed which encompass the lower belt.  
   
     
     
         10 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that protrusions laterally disposed on the upper belt with Velcro closures and handles are provided, with the upper belt and its protrusions encompassing the lower belt and enclosing it.  
   
     
     
         11 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , 
 characterized in 
 that the upper belt and/or the lower belt are pneumatically inflatable.  
   
     
     
         12 . Rescue apparatus as claimed in  claim 11 , 
 characterized in 
 that the one belt carries a mounting for a compressed air cartridge and is a manually actuated filling valve for the belt or for a protrusion fastened on the belt.  
   
     
     
         13 . Method for rescuing an injured person with a carrying device for the vertical transport in a horizontal reclining position, comprising two belts connected with one another at both of their ends, of which the one is to be placed around the upper body, the other around the thighs of the injured person, and which at their ends are provided with a common coupling member, with which they can be coupled to a lowered end of a rescue line with the aid of a carrying device comprised of two belts, of which the one belt is to be placed around the upper body, the other belt around the thighs of the injured person, 
 characterized in 
 that before the start of the rescue action the lower belt is connected fixedly but releasably with the upper belt in parallel position to form a belt combination,  
 that at the start of the rescue action around the upper body of the injured person first the entire belt combination is placed and the ends of the belt are connected with one another and fastened on the rescue line,  
 that subsequently the lower belt is released from the upper belt and slid under the buttocks of the person to be rescued.  
   
     
     
         14 . Method as claimed in  claim 13 , 
 characterized in 
 that as the upper belt a hose is employed which can be expanded with compressed air or the upper belt is provided with a hose which can be expanded with compressed air, with which the lower belt is pressed out of its fastened position on the upper belt.  
   
     
     
         15 . Method as claimed in  claim 13 , 
 characterized in 
 that before the start of the rescue operation the lower belt is fixed in place by means of flaps, provided with Velcro tape and handles, on the upper belt and after placing the upper belt the flaps are pulled with their side provided with Velcro tape by means of handles from the upper belt and thereby the lower belt is released from the upper belt.