Stokes basket
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A Stokes basket, also called a Stokes stretcher or Stokes litter, is a wire basket shaped to accommodate an adult in a supine position. It is used in search and rescue operations. The victim is strapped into the basket, making safe evacuation possible.
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- Dictionary definition of "Stokes basket". Double Tounged Word Wrester Dictionary. Retrieved on 2006-10-02.
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