Rescue seat
The rescue seat , even mountains seat , mountains triangle or - following the manufacturer - Kong-based or Petzl specification seat called, is a rescue device from the Mountain Rescue and Mountain Rescue is used for loading and discharge of patients. It consists of tear-resistant plastic fabric in a triangular shape . There are hanging loops at each of the corners of the triangle, and shoulder loops are often attached to the upper side of the triangle. In the English-speaking world, these rescue seats are called Rescue triangle or Evacuation harness , in French they are called Triangle d'évacuation or Harnais d'évacuation .
Compared to a climbing harness , a rescue seat can be put on the patient quickly: the right and left loops are connected with a carabiner in front of the belly of the person to be rescued . The third loop - like a diaper - is led up through the crotch and also hooked into the carabiner, which now serves as a central hooking point. Different loops can be selected depending on the size and circumference of the patient. The shoulder loops make it easier to put on the seat.
After putting on the rescue seat and a helmet, the patient is either lowered or pulled up, depending on the terrain and the situation. A rescuer usually accompanies the patient (s).
Areas of application for the rescue seat are above all mountain rescue and rescue at heights , for example rescue from rough terrain or rescue from cranes , overhead line masts or from cable cars . Most attempts are made to lower the patient down, but it is also possible to pull them up using a helicopter pulley system , team hoist or winch. Rescue seats have also proven their worth when rescuing in narrow spiral staircases . The patient is braked on the rope from above. A rescuer can pull the patient away from the stairs at the same time and thus slowly bring him down. The rescue seat is also used when rescuing with an Akia or mountain stretcher, especially if the patient has injuries to the lower extremities: the rescue seat is placed on the patient and stretched upwards; this takes the weight off the legs.