Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis
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We compared the following stretchers to identify the better and safer to immobilize a fallen rider on the track. The stretchers were: Northwall's Innovation Skidboard, Ferno's Scoop EXL65 and anonymous aluminium scoop stretcher. We performed tests on track with several repetitions on a 25 meters path including asphalt, curb, natural and synthetic grass, and gravel. ⋯ Skidboard is faster than other stretchers to complete the fallen rider's rescue on the track. It is the only spineboard that allows to tie the patient to the stretchers from head to toe, which does not happen with the aluminum scoop and only partially with the Exl65. Skidboard is better than others to rescue fallen and traumatized riders on the tracks quickly and safely.