Abstract: Apparatus for providing emergency treatment to a burns patient. The apparatus includes a bag (11) having a wall (15) which defines a space (16) for receiving the burns patient so as to provide a protective environment about the patient. The bag (11) comprises a first portion (21) constructed of flexible waterproof material and a second portion (22) constructed of fluid permeable material. The second portion is so arranged as to be upwardly facing when the bag is in use and is detachable from the first portion to provide access to the space within the bag.

Abstract: A body supporting apparatus which provides assistance to a person supported on the apparatus in moving between supine and reclining positions. The apparatus (10) comprises a supporting surface (13) having a longitudinal axis. The supporting surface (13) includes a plurality of sections (21,22,23 and 24) extending transversely of the longitudinal axis. The transverse sections are arranged for articulatory movement whereby the supporting surface (13) can assume a first attitude for supporting the body of a person in a generally supine position and a second attitude for supporting the body of a person in a reclining position with said first section (21) supporting the back of the body. The second section (22) supporting the posterior and thighs, the third section (23) supporting the lower legs and the fourth section (24) supporting the underside of the feet of the person.