Medical Equipment

At last a pack designed specifically for medical retrieval in Australian conditions.

Design of the pack is based on the experience gleaned from more than 11,000 rescues, interhospital and international patient transports performed by CareFlight.

Because of the variety of medical missions performed by CareFlight, we require a pack that is rugged, flexible and easy to carry. It must also be large enough to accommodate the medical equipment we need to provide critical care in the field. The CareFlight retrieval pack meets all of these requirements.

Retrieval Pack RETRPAGP - front and open

Retrieval Pack RETRPAGP (standard) - front and back

Durability

The CareFlight Retrieval Pack is of more durable construction than packs that we have used previously. In the past we have replaced the pack that we use in helicopter operations every six months, as they simply wore out. However the new CareFlight Retrieval Pack, although very dirty, did not show any significant signs of wear after six months helicopter use. This results in substantial cost savings, as packs do not have to be replaced as often.

Harness System

On occasion our doctors are required to carry their retrieval pack for several kilometres through the bush to access some patients. They have found the proper harness system to be far more comfortable than the harness on the packs that we have previously used. The harness system tucks away when not required.

A back view of the Retrieval Pack RETRPAGP with the harness tucked away (left) and with the harness out (right).

Features of the Retrieval Pack

• Generous sizing.
• Rugged construction.
• Proper bush walking harness with waist belt, making it comfortable to carry over long distances and uneven terrain. Harness can be completely tucked away when not required.
• Has a dedicated pocket that completely encloses cervical spine collars. The pocket will also accept the newer multi-fit collars that do not pack completely flat without damaging them.

The dedicated pocket for spinal collars completely encloses and protects collars. It is large enough to hold 4 collars and is accessible without opening the main part of the pack.

• All pockets zip closed, rather than using Velcro fasteners, ensuring that small objects cannot fall out.
• Cannulation bag can be worn as a 'bum-bag', dimensions are 29cms X 20cms X 8cms.

Cannulation bag CANWB showing the separate pouch for controlled drugs and the fold-away wrist band.

• Manufactured in Australia, by a fully Australian owned company.
• Included as standard are a drug box, a cannulation bag, ventilation pouch (for self-inflating bags and airway equipment) and three IV pouches.
• Overall dimension without side pockets is 63 X 34 X 28 cms.

Options

The packs can be supplied with, or without, side pockets. The standard (RP1) version without side pockets is supplied with two additional internal pouches, one suitable for chest drains. For organisations that may be required to provide medical care in tactical situations, the packs can also be supplied completely in black with no external markings or reflective tape.

The Airpack CFOP - has an oxygen cylinder holder and 2 IV pouches. Dimensions 56cms X 24cms X 33cms.

The Airpack CFOP+LOAF - has 4 IV pouches and no oxygen cylinder holder. Dimensions 56cms X 24cms X 33cms.

Airpack - front, back and opened positions.

Ventilation bag - closed and opened positions.

Item Code	Description	Price AUD$ inc GST
RETRPA	Retrieval Pack without outer side Pockets (standard)	$1,571.00
RETRPAGP	Retrieval Pack with outer side Pockets	$1,637.00
CFOP	Airpack with Oxygen cylinder holder & 2 IV Pouches	$369.60
CFOP+LOAF	Airpack with 4 IV Pouches and no oxygen cylinder holder	$396.00
LOAF	Additional - IV Pouch Dimensions are 30x10x14 cms	$33.00
VENTP	Additional - Ventilation Pouch	$33.00
IR1	Additional - Intubation Roll	$86.00
CANWB	Additional - Cannulation Bag	$198.00
DRUBOX	Additional - Drug Box	$257.40

Please contact us if you are interested in ordering a CareFlight Medical Retrieval Pack.