What width of webbing is used to secure patients to litters?

• A. 2 inch webbing
• B. 1 inch webbing in 30 ft sections
• C. 1/4 inch webbing
• D. 3 inch webbing

Answer: (B)

Securing a patient to a litter uses a strap that distributes load safely and is easy to work with in the field. One-inch webbing is the standard width because it’s wide enough to spread load comfortably across the patient and through attachment points on the litter, yet narrow enough to thread through buckles and handles smoothly. The 30-foot length gives enough reach to wrap around the patient and litter, create secure ties, and have usable tail ends without needing to splice together many short pieces. The other widths aren’t as practical: a very thin strap wouldn’t handle the load well and could injure or slip, while much wider webbing can be bulky and harder to manage with litter hardware.