Laerdal BaXstrap Yellow SpineBoard - Used Genuine Military Surplus

The Laerdal BaXstrap Yellow SpineBoard is a high-performance casualty immobilisation platform originally issued to British military medical units. Engineered for extreme durability and rapid deployment, this board is designed to provide full-body support for casualties with suspected spinal injuries. Its unique contoured shape not only cradles the patient to minimise movement during transport but also allows multiple boards to nest together, saving significant space in storage or transit. This is genuine military surplus, manufactured to meet the rigorous demands of field medicine and technical rescue.

 

Technical Performance & Durability

• Advanced Material Construction: Manufactured from high-density, rotationally moulded plastic reinforced with carbon fibre rods, providing maximum rigidity while weighing only 6kg.

• Casualty Capacity: Built to handle high-stress loads, maintainining full structural integrity with patient weights up to 150kg.

   

• Optimised Handholds: Features 14 extra-large, textured handholds designed for a secure grip, even when wearing thick protective gloves or operating in wet conditions.

   

• Integrated Hardware: Equipped with 12 in-moulded speed clip pins that are part of the board’s structure, ensuring maximum strength for restraint straps.

   

• Environmental Resistance: 100% water-resistant and buoyant, making it suitable for water rescue, mountain recovery, and extreme climate operations (rated for -34°C to 52°C).

   

• Radiolucent Design: X-ray, CT, and MRI compatible, allowing casualties to be scanned without the risk of further movement.

   

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 183cm x 40.6cm x 5.8cm (72" x 16" x 2.5")

   

• Weight: 6.02kg

   

• Load Rating: 110kg - 150kg Operating Load

• Material: Seamless rotationally moulded plastic with carbon fibre reinforcement

• Handholds: 14

• Pins: 12 in-moulded speed clip pins

   

Realistic Use Cases

Following a professional inspection and appropriate decontamination, these boards are highly functional for:

• Event First Aid & Medical Cover: A cost-effective, high-quality immobilisation solution for private ambulance services and volunteer first responders.

• Industrial & Site Safety: Essential equipment for high-risk work environments, such as construction sites, oil rigs, or forestry operations.

• Rescue Training: Ideal for simulated casualty extraction drills in fire services, mountain rescue, or life-saving clubs.

• Flood & Water Rescue: The buoyant, seamless design makes it a practical tool for water-based evacuation and recovery.

Condition & Authenticity Note

This item is genuine military surplus and is sold in used condition. These boards have been sourced from ex-army medical stores and have seen service use. As such, they will show cosmetic wear, including surface scratches, scuffs, and minor staining from handling and storage. These are industrial-grade medical items; while they are functionally robust, all equipment must be thoroughly cleaned, decontaminated, and inspected by a qualified professional to ensure compliance with current medical and safety regulations before being used in a live emergency.