A<unk> . Note that the<unk>  is upside down: the narrow end of the<unk>  is for the patient's legs and feet. Top: positioning the<unk> ; middle: casualty lifting with five team members (one is pushing the normal<unk> ; bottom: view from below) The<unk>  (or clamshell, Roberson orthopedic<unk> , or just<unk>  is a device used specifically for moving injured people. It is ideal for carrying casualties with possible spinal injuries. A<unk>  has a structure that can be split vertically into two parts, with shaped 'blades' towards the centre which can be brought together underneath a patient. The two halves are placed separately either side of the patient, and then brought together until securing clips at the top and bottom both engage.<unk> s reduce the chance of undesirable movement of injured areas during transfer of a trauma patient, as they maintain the patient in a supine alignment during transfer to a<unk> , vacuum mattress or long spine board). They are more comfortable than a long spine board for transport. The<unk>  can be used for patient transport, provided the patient is strapped. However, the ninth edition of the ATLS Student Course Manual advises against using<unk> s for patient transport. For comfort and safety reasons, it is recommended to transfer the patient to a vacuum mattress instead, in which case the<unk>  is put on the transport device and then opened.
Scoop stretcher
Hip protector
Walking boot
Mobility scooter
Hyperbaric stretcher
Baby walker
Wartenberg wheel
Shoe insert