![]() ![]() Remember- Tying knots and building the Medic Line are perishable skills…. If in doubt as to the condition of Rope Rescue equipment, take it out of service and email Logistics.Inventory and Inspect all rope equipment for signs of damage or excessive wear.Rescuer Considerations After patient contact and starting basic patient care, the Medic Line attendant can expect to assist a Rescue Team with patient packaging and extraction if complete patient packaging is needed due to injuries. Take basic EMS equipment to initiate Patient Care:.Rescuer Attachment Seat Harness / Caribiner / Prussik / Rope Bag Kern mantle Made of twisted strands Stretches as much as 60 Known as high-stretch rope. The weight of the Rescuer is predominately on the ground, and the Medic Line is used as a handhold much like your weight is predominately on the steps of a staircase, and the handrail offers handhold support.īuilding The “Medic Line” Establish Anchor Point Beware of Open Hooksīuilding The “Medic Line” Anchor Options Continued…. 4 Ropes Used In Rescue Static Kern mantle Dynamic Kern mantle.A Medic Line is a “Non-Rope Dependant” assistance tool designed to allow patient access where footing is compromised. ![]() Slope Appropriate for Medic Line Access.Voice Contact to Confirm Number of Patients.Staging Area Manager Groups “Like Resources”.RGS will be responsible for the Rope System if Technician Level ( Rope Dependant ). RGS must be identified early and assigned. ![]()
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