The Scout platform brings a new stretcher archetype to the arsenal of emergency responders in urban environments.
SCOUT ResQ Fold
Conceptual Product Solutions (APD2)
2025
Cardiac arrest survival in urban environments is frequently compromised by outdated infrastructure, such as narrow stairwells in multi-story "walk-ups." These physical constraints hinder traditional stretchers and modern medical equipment, leading to interrupted CPR and significant ergonomic strain on first responders. The Scout ResQ Fold addresses this "urban gap" as a specialised, purpose-built extraction platform. Its primary feature—an extendable folding seat—utilises a seated carry to reduce the patient’s physical footprint, facilitating maneuverability through tight spaces. Furthermore, the design integrates directly with LUCAS 3 compression devices via a dedicated rail system, ensuring uninterrupted life support during transit. By balancing clinical necessity with ergonomic safety, the Scout platform establishes a seamless chain of survival from the urban home to the ambulance.
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With a built-in rail mount for chest compression machines, deployment is quick, completely eliminating the need for an external backplate.
The rigid structure ensures quality of care is maintained, even during transportation in challenging environments.
The integrated folded seat secures the patient during extraction, and keeps the product footprint small making it nimble to maneuver in tight spaces.
The Scout ResQ Fold allow the medical team to focus on what matters most: saving a life.
Hands on prototyping was essential in the product development.
Concepts were validated together with the local ambulance station.
