Two men in ARP uniform holding a Neil Robertson stretcher open and ready for use in a demonstration
The Neil Robertson naval pattern stretcher open ready for use. The canvas cover is supported by bamboo slats, which allow free movement and yet keep the patient rigid. The stretcher is designed for removing an injured patient from a space where access is too limited to permit the use of regular stretchers. Made of semi-rigid canvas and supported by slats, the Neil Robertson stretcher wraps firmly around the patient and is secured using buckled straps. To prevent the patient from swaying when being lifted or lowered, a guideline can be tied to their ankles. It is still widely used by the Royal and Merchant Navies, and various rescue services, today.
