NEWS December 2014
News Update from LESS AS - Patient Evacuation Specialist
Ebola challenge pushing product development forward When the world today needs urgent actions, globalization has brought people and companies together in a way that makes response easier, faster and better. The ongoing Ebola crisis in Western Africa has challenged the world community in a big way. Four European companies have found themselves challenged by the urgent need for transport solutions adequate for highly infectious patients. Norwegian based LESS AS developed together with German CBRN Specialist, Protec Tech a prototype based on an existing Austrian manufacturer Blaschke’s military version negative pressure transport chamber. Numerous improvements for patient monitoring and safety were implemented. Finally, German Schrot Safety Products joined the team, integrating state-of-the-art patient safety belts.
«A true European cooperation for urgent product improvements. Each company with specialized competence have brought solutions to the table. Oslo University Hospital has pushed the process
Racing technology into saving Ebola patients
forward.» - Anders Haug Thomassen
On the last page you can read more about how racing technology from Schroth Safety Products came into the VBS 93 NEG.
Managing Director, LESS AS
Read more about this unique transport chamber
VBS 93 NEG - Patient Transport Chamber
Completely CBRN proof.
Tough construction for durability in the field.
Racing technology for patient safety.
INHAG Zelte und Zubehör Responsible for sales and marketing of the VBS 93 NEG in the German market is INHAG Zelte und Zubehör. INHAG is a shelter specialist for such demanding situations as rescue operations, fire brigade needs, large humanitarian situations as well as NBC situations with decontamination tents and showers. Based on Blaschke VBS model, new solution was built.
J. Blaschke, Austria Established back in 1852, J. Blaschke is today one of Europe’s most competent manufacturers of NBC protective equipment. J. Blaschke has a wide range of NBC protective gear and decontamination solutions. It was a natural choice for LESS AS and Protech Tech to contact J.Blaschke to discuss a functional Ebola-solution.
VBS 93 NEG The world’s most versatile transport chamber for contagious patients. Built in strong rubber coated fabric, this transport chamber is very durable and can be completely disinfected after use. 6 filters, ventilation controlled with 2-stage switch, batteries and filters can be exchanged while being in operation.
Ebola-specific and transport safe Working together with experienced doctors with NBC speciality, the VBS 93 NEG has been improved and specified for safe transport of Ebola contagious patients. The VBS 93 NEG has further been upgraded to comply with EU regulation for ambulance transport, having an internal 4 points safety belt securing the patient. External safety belts secure the transport chamber to a stretcher or fixations in either an airplane or an ambulance.
INHAG DD04 Decon Shower
LESS AS Based on the most recent medical research, LESS AS have developed an emergency stretcher with additional features to save more lives. Focus has been to:
Reduce transfer injuries
Protect against hypthermia
Key features;
Insulating
Floating
Lightweight
Easy to clean or disinfect
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Strategic Change in Rescue Operations LESS AS is a leading supplier within patient logistics, of lightweight stretchers and adequate supporting products for efficient evacuation in a coordinated rescue strategy. Working closely with ambulance and rescue services globally, LESS AS is constantly improving the products to support efficient patient evacuation.
«It is the system that saves most lives. Not the individual rescue worker.» Focus has been to improve both strategic, tactical and operational coordination of all rescue personnel. From initial first triage, through the entire evacuation chain, LESS AS is focused on offering products that speed up the evacuation, protect the patients and enable rescue workers to improve their efficiency.
Integrated Restraint System from Schroth in VBS 93 NEG SCHROTH is an innovative partner for integrated restraint systems - worldwide. They supply OEMs and equip ambulances, floor conveyor vehicles, specialpurpose vehicles, stationary fairground rides, stretchers and seating systems of all kinds with our products. From the idea right up to series production, Schroth cover all development and production processes. For restraint systems, Schroth take care of crash simulations, all respective tests, and further obtaining the necessary approvals.
From Racing Belts to Patient Safety Belts To ensure the best possible patient safety, the VBS 93 NEG is equipped with internal 4 point safety belt, and external safety belt for fixation in both airplane and ambulances. Together with our industrial team, Schroth has developed a tailor made solution for the VBS 93 NEG transport chamber.
From Schroth testing laboratory.
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