Which device is specifically designed to hoist someone who is seriously injured and unable to walk?

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When someone is seriously injured and can’t walk, you need a device that can securely immobilize them and be lifted without aggravating injuries. The Stokes litter is a rigid basket-stretcher with a solid frame and proper attachment points for ropes or hoists. It is specifically designed for hoisting a casualty—whether by rope, winch, or helicopter—while maintaining spinal and overall body stability during the lift and transport. This specialized design makes it the best fit for safely hoisting an injured person.

The rescue basket can be hoisted as well, but it’s more typical for water-rescue contexts and does not provide the same level of immobilization and standardized transport features as a Stokes litter. The medical stretcher is intended for ground transfer and isn’t designed for hoisting. The rescue sling offers a quick, non-rigid lift but doesn’t provide the rigid support needed to protect an injured person during hoisting and transport.