Reeves Sleeve

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The Reeves Sleeve is the original reeves sleeve, which has been in use since the early 1960s to immobilise those with spinal and neck injuries and lift patients out of tight spaces . Load capacity of the entire stretcher has been independently tested to over 1000lb (453.5kg) Constructed of llightweight 18oz vinyl-coated polyester that is easily washed with soap and water, highly resistant to acids and alkali and unable to be penetrated by liquids Material tensile strength is 400 x 400lb/in, tear torque is 160lb x 95lb Handles are made with 3in (7.6cm) polypropylene webb with 2in (5.1cm) reinforced webbing with foam Not intended for extrication One (1) vertical lift point and four (4) horizontal lift points for helicopter hoist capability allow the reeves sleeve 122 to hoist patients from any angle A storage pocket for the hoist cables is built into the sleeve Lift rings carry 5,000lb (2268kg) vertically and 1,250lb (567kg) horizontally Six (6) padded carry handles allow personnel to transport the patient with ease Includes removalble Velcro head-securing blocks, adjustable head and chin-securing straps, a chest and arm-securing flap with Velcro, a leg-securing flap with Velcro and a spine board compartment for added strength and rigidity Six (6) chest and leg straps with buckles and a yellow "fail-safe" strap are added for additional security Nylon seat belt webbing tested at 6,000lb (2721.6kg) Show more