Vehicle Extrication Techniques Training Book and App Released by Holmatro

Holmatro introduces a brand new 256-page Vehicle Extrication Techniques training book. Written by our own Rescue Consultant Ian Dunbar, the book promotes a safe, methodical and casualty centered approach to the extrication of persons following road traffic accidents. Not only does it cover rescue tools and techniques, it also highlights key medical considerations and guides the rescuer through the process of efficient extrication planning. All vehicle extrication techniques described in the book are illustrated by pictures and have QR codes referring to videos on YouTube showing how to perform these procedures. 
 
Languages & availability
The book is currently available in the languages: English, French, Dutch, Russian and Chinese. Other language versions will be published later this year and include German, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Copies are for sale through our worldwide dealer network. Find your dealer in the Vehicle Rescue section of our website www.holmatro.com. The recommended retail price of the book is 14,95 Euro.
 
App and poster series
The book is part of the new Vehicle Extrication Techniques series, which also includes an app for iPads and Android tablets and a poster series, explaining and illustrating various techniques and principles. Like the book, the app and posters will become available in multiple languages. You can buy the app in the App Store (for iPad2 and newer versions) and in the Google Play Store (for Android 4.0 tablets and newer versions). Search for: Holmatro Extrication.
 
Watch the trailer now!
To get an impression of what the new Vehicle Extrication Techniques programme is all about you can watch the trailer on holmatro.com/en/vet.

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