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The Back Raft

If you’re not already using a Back Raft, STUDIES SHOW your patients wish you would. The Back Raft is a low-cost, inflatable air mattress and spinal stabilization device that…

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Back Raft Inflatable Air Mattress

Product details

If you’re not already using a Back Raft, STUDIES SHOW your patients wish you would.
The Back Raft is a low-cost, inflatable air mattress and spinal stabilization device that improves patient comfort and virtually eliminates the risk of pressure sores and other secondary injury during transport. The Back Raft inflates in seconds, filling the voids between the patient and the backboard, thus eliminating pressure points.
100% Latex free
100% X-ray translucent
Durable PVC construction
Compatible with 16” and 18” boards
Compatible with all C.I.D.s
10” x 12” x 1/2” packaged
Pump sold separately
Compatible with any cot or spineboard strapping system

Planning fit

Evaluate the complete use case.

A useful product review goes beyond a single feature. Confirm these four areas with your safety, clinical, facilities, and response teams.

01

People

Mobility, positioning, clinical support, dignity, and the range of users the plan must cover.

02

Path

Stairs, landings, door widths, surface changes, corners, distance, and destination.

03

Responders

Realistic staffing by shift, handler roles, communication, and ergonomic considerations.

04

Readiness

Placement, inspection, cleaning, deployment time, drills, and refresher training.

Questions to confirm

Before this becomes part of the plan.

We’ll help you obtain current documentation and work through the practical details for your facility.

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How do I know whether this product fits our route?

Document the full path, including stairs, turns, thresholds, door widths, travel distance, and the safe destination. Share those details with our team so the product can be reviewed in context.

What specifications should we verify?

Confirm current dimensions, rated capacity where applicable, handler guidance, materials, cleaning instructions, storage needs, and manufacturer instructions before selecting or using a device.

Should the product be included in drills?

Equipment is most useful when placement, roles, deployment, and movement have been incorporated into your organization’s training and emergency procedures.

Try “stairs,” “NICU,” “bariatric,” or a product name.

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