CMC/SKEDCO Drag-N-Lift Harness

CMC/SKEDCO Drag-N-Lift Harness

The CMC/SKEDCO Drag-N-Lift Harness™ is a rapid extrication solution designed for situations where spinal immobilization is not a primary concern.

Developed to meet the need for quick patient packaging in confined spaces, this versatile device allows rescuers to quickly secure and extract a patient using a vertical lift, horizontal carry, or drag method.

Built for speed, safety, and flexibility, the Drag-N-Lift Harness combines the compact portability and worldwide popularity of Sked® stretchers with specialized features for confined-space rescue. The heavy-duty E-Z Glide plastic drag sheet becomes rigid when wrapped around the patient, providing structure and support during movement. Multiple handles and straps allow for secure lifting, carrying, or dragging on its smooth bottom surface.

When spinal immobilization is required, the harness is fully compatible with the Skedco Oregon Spine Splint (OSS II) and a cervical collar, ensuring seamless integration with standard immobilization protocols.

Features:

• Enables quick, secure vertical lifts, horizontal carries, or drag extractions

• Vertical lift attachment points designed for use with a lifting bridle or spreader bar

• Compatible with OSS II and other spinal immobilization devices

• Replaceable Skedco E-Z Glide plastic drag sheet protects the patient and harness

• Marked for proper patient orientation to ensure efficient packaging

• Integrated harness assembly securely restrains the patient during movement

• Padded back and leg loops enhance patient comfort

• Color-coded straps with steel snap-hook buckles speed up patient packaging

• Side, top, and bottom handles for easy positioning and handling

• Corrosion-resistant hardware, X-ray translucent, and easy to clean

• Includes a heavy-duty, water-resistant Cordura® nylon storage bag

• UL Classified to NFPA Standards – Class III Victim Extrication Device

• Made in the USA from domestic and foreign components

Dimensions:

• Shipped in box: 130 × 30 × 30 cm (51 × 12 × 12 in)

• Packed in bag: 124 × 30 cm (49 × 12 in) — circular

*Spreader bar is recommended for proper use of the Drag-N-Lift harness. To order both the harness and bar, select the option designated CMC Drag-N-Lift Harness with Spreader Bar Kit.*

Spinal Immobilization Protocol 

There has been a recent trend in the increasing number of EMS agencies that support a progressive, evidence-based approach in an effort to lessen unnecessary spinal immobilizations in the field. It’s appropriate for emergency personnel to immobilize certain trauma patients, however many other trauma patients are unnecessarily immobilized. Spinal immobilization isn’t always a benign intervention as it can result in increased scene time, delay of delivery to definitive care, problematic airway management, increased patient pain and discomfort, and unnecessary radiographic testing. Many trauma patients can be safely and accurately assessed and treated without spinal immobilization if they meet all criteria in pre-hospital spinal assessment guidelines. Extensive training and ongoing review is necessary for an effective selective immobilization protocol. Always refer to your specific medical directive for spinal immobilization procedure.