Thomas EMS Back Raft
Thomas EMS Back Raft
back raft
80 Minutes! Is the average amount of time a patient spends on a backboard.

The Back Raft is a low-cost, disposable air mattress that provides patient comfort and reduces secondary injury.

  • Prolonged immobilization on a spineboard is associated with the development of pressure sores
  • Allows for full function of the spineboard during extrication
  • Fills voids between the patient and spineboard
  • 100% X-ray translucent
  • A must for Geriatric patients

When was the last time a patient ever said "Thank you" for strapping them to a backboard?
back-raft Click the blue button to view or download abstracts & studies on the Back Raft.
backraft Click the green button to see the NEW Back Raft video. (7.2mb mp4 file. May take several minutes to download depending on your internet connection. May require QuickTime.)
QuickTime click here for a free download.

(Back Raft pdf brochure)






Item Code
Item Description
List Price
THS100
Back Raft (Hand Pump Not Included)
$19.99 ea
THS150 Back Raft Pump
$12.50 ea


Thomas EMS
PO Box 651305 - Salt Lake City, Utah 84165
(800) 445-3640 - (801) 265-2516 - Fax (801) 268-9272
Email- info@thomasems.com