PATIENT PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
A Rigloo shelter is a lightweight, inflatable emergency tent designed for first responders. It can be quickly placed over the patient and rescuer without moving them, which is vital in trauma cases.
It provides immediate protection from weather, helps retain body heat, and offers privacy in public areas. The Rigloo is compact, fast to deploy, and protects both patient and responder, allowing safer and more effective care. In short, it’s a portable emergency shelter that can save lives when time matters.
THE UNIQUE P.O.P.S. STRUCTURE
Due to the unique P.O.P.S. structure (Place / Over / Patient / Structure), the RIGLOO Prehospital Shelter Tent can be quickly and safely placed over the patient and the first responder without moving them.
This feature is crucial for a shelter like Rigloo because the unique P.O.P.S. structure allows it to be quickly placed over the patient and responder without moving them. This minimizes risk in critical situations and provides immediate protection from weather and public view, improving safety and care on scene.
The RIGLOO Rescuer Orange is a high-visibility emergency shelter, ideal for urban or roadside use. Its bright color ensures quick location and added safety in busy environments.
The RIGLOO Defender Woodland is designed for rural or forested areas. Its camo pattern blends into natural surroundings, making it ideal for military or wilderness operations.
The RIGLOO Defender Tundra suits snowy or open terrain. With a low-visibility design, it offers discreet protection while delivering the same fast, reliable shelter performance.
The EuroHeater is a compact, Diesel-powered heater to warm the inside of the Rigloo shelter. It helps maintain patient body temperature, supporting safe and effective prehospital care.
The CareFlare is a high-intensity, portable safety beacon used to mark the rescue site. Visible from a distance, it improves scene safety and guides additional responders to the location.
Rigloo is a Scottish invention. The design and engineering were carried out entirely in this country. The idea behind Rigloo was inspired by harsh weather conditions and the specific requirements for mobile emergency shelters.
RIGLOO SHELTERS ADVANTAGES
RIGLOO Medical Shelters protect medical staff and patients from the prying eyes of onlookers. RIGLOO Shelters also protect the patient and physician from environmental influences such as wind, rain, cold, and sun, allowing for more focused and calm treatment. Protection from such environmental influences reduces stress and anxiety and can protect against excessive cooling (hyperthermia) of the patient.
The unique P.O.P.S. structure (Place / Over / Patient / Structure) allows the RIGLOO protective tent to be quickly and safely deployed over the patient and first responder. The declared goal is to move the patient as little as possible, treat him medically, and still protect him until transport can take place.
RIGLOO Medical Shelters allow first responders and physicians a high degree of freedom of movement during the treatment phase. In the RIGLOO Medical Shelters, a stretcher as well as other medical tools can be stored without any problems and the treating physician finds enough space next to it for the initial treatment.
RIGLOO Shelters serve a range of emergency situations. This applies to both civilian and tactical operations. The focus is always on prehospital care. RIGLOO Shelters are used for: Emergency care at accident scenes, protection in emergency situations, extended field care, search and rescue operations, medical emergencies, roadside rescues, and much more.
The aim is to move the victims as little as possible. To achieve this, the medical shelter must be able to be placed over the patient and the first rescuer. Thanks to a removable bottom, the RIGLOO Medical Shelters can be placed over the patient and the first rescuer and protect them from all unwanted influences
Quick to deploy and reusable – RIGLOO Medical Shelters are quick to set up and deploy. On average, the Medical & Ambulance Shelters are ready for use in one minute. The RIGLOO Shelters have inflatable and stable air chambers which enable this quick setup.
The RIGLOO Medical & Ambulance Shelter is easy to carry, inflate and operate. The RIGLOO Shelter is appropriately lightweight and is carried in a backpack that contains everything you need in an emergency. It can therefore be used not only by emergency responders in the prehospital phase but also by inexperienced persons to create a shelter until the rescue professionals arrive.
RIGLOO Shelters are designed with the needs of emergency responders in the prehospital phase in mind. RIGLOO Medical Shelters, therefore, feature the following solutions: IV Fluid Bag Attachment – Loops and pockets for holding or hanging saline, blood bags, and accessories are always present on RIGLOO shelter tents.
RIGLOO shelter tents are designed to be carried or stored in a bag or backpack. RIGLOO shelter tents weigh 8 kg including pump. RIGLOO Shelter solutions can easily be carried on a small emergency vehicle such as a quad bike or motorcycle. The RIGLOO backpack fits in almost every trunk of a vehicle.
RIGLOO protective shelters are robust, durable, and waterproof. Range of use from -50 Celsius to +60 Celius. SPF sun protection factor 30. RIGLOO shelters are not designed to spend days. It is about protection for short periods of time until the patient is transported away. RIGLOO shelters can be used several times
RIGLOO shelters are equipped with airflow controls and mosquito nets. Deployments in different climatic zones are therefore naturally part of the repertoire of a RIGLOO solution.
RIGLOO USECASES
Provides instant weather protection and privacy for patients and responders at crash scenes.
Covers injured workers immediately, shielding them from dust, noise, and public view.
Offers a private and weather-safe area for treating athletes directly on the field.
Lightweight and portable shelter for harsh terrain, preventing hypothermia and exposure.
Acts as a quick-deploy treatment space for triage and emergency care in large-scale events.
Camouflage versions provide discreet field care under tough and unpredictable conditions.
Serves as an immediate protective station for evacuees or rescue personnel in crisis zones.
Gives medical teams a fast and private setup for crowd-related incidents or minor injuries.
Temporary shelter solution for vulnerable people during heatwaves or freezing temperatures.
Covers patients on site before airlift, eliminating the need to move them pre-transport.
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RIGLOO SHELTERS PROTECT VICTIMS AND RESCUERS FROM THE ELEMENTS AT THE SITE OF FIRST TREATMENT
The RIGLOO shelter is used for emergency care at the scene of accidents, as protection in emergency situations, during extended field care, during search and rescue operations, in medical emergencies, during recoveries on the roadside, and much more.
In situations where on-site care takes longer or treatment and triage become difficult, the lightweight and quickly deployable RIGLOO shelters are valuable helpers. They shield patients and rescuers from unpredictable, adverse, and unnecessary influences. Thanks to the removable floor, the RIGLOO shelters can be easily placed over victims and rescuers without the need to move the victim. Setting up a RIGLOO shelter typically takes about a minute and requires no additional tools except for the provided air pump.
The RIGLOO Rescuer is designed for professional support of rescue operations. It protects victims and rescue personnel in the initial treatment and care phase until victims can be transported. The RIGLOO Rescuer Shelter is a lightweight, portable, rapidly inflatable shelter with a fully removable floor. It is designed to provide a stable and controllable environment protected from wind and weather for rescuers working pre-hospitalization or extended field operations.
The RIGLOO Defender is designed for professional military emergency response and tactical military rescue operations. The RIGLOO Defender Tactical Shelter is a lightweight, portable, quick-inflating response tent with a fully removable floor. Available in a summer camouflage color and a winter camouflage color, the “Shelter” provides tactical rescue units and wounded personnel with a stable and controllable environment that is protected from wind and weather and appropriately well camouflaged.
ABOUT RIGLOO
RIGLOO designs and manufactures inflatable protective tents that serve as compact, reusable medical shelters in emergency situations. Early on, RIGLOO recognized the need for such shelters for first responders, for example on the side of roads, on slopes, or in difficult environments in general.
Quickly deployable, RIGLOO shelters provide protection from wind and weather and help rescue personnel improve rescue outcomes in adverse and uncontrollable environments. All RIGLOO professional protective tents are lightweight and backpackable to provide effective care in situations where conventional tools and equipment are inadequate. They provide visual protection and allow for longer first responders.
RIGLOO Shelters support the work of police, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, civil defense, military, army, mountain rescuers and many other institutions.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MEDICAL SHELTER? TO CARE FOR PATIENTS OUTSIDE OF HOSPITALS.
Simply described, a medical shelter tent or emergency medical shelter is typically a smaller and highly mobile shelter tent that can be set up in inaccessible locations and in a variety of weather conditions to assist hospitals, emergency physicians, and other medical or tactical organizations in responding to a crisis or emergency and providing patient care outside of buildings.
The RIGLOO Shelters are used to ideally bridge the phase between treatment to later transport of victims while providing optimal protection to all involved. It is recommended to have such a RIGLOO Shelter Tent available for emergency forces arriving early at the scene. In extreme weather conditions, such a shelter can help to avoid overheating or hyperthermia.
WHAT PROBLEM DO RIGLOO PRE-HOSPITAL MEDICAL & AMBULANCE SHELTERS SOLVE?
RIGLOO shelters are ideal for supporting patients during examination by first responders. They provide a protective and controllable environment that shields unwanted attention from passersby and creates an immediate space for field care. In addition, RIGLOO provides protection from environmental factors.
By controlling the environment, RIGLOO can help reduce the number of patients with prehospital hypothermia (defined as core temperature below 36.0 °C). This is particularly important for patients where the rescue process has been complex due to difficulty and prolonged rescue, infusion of cold resuscitation fluids, poor weather conditions, advanced age, or critical health status.
RIGLOO prevents rescuers from having to resort to camping equipment or improvise a solution in emergency situations. RIGLOO designs shelters for first responders and rescue workers in virtually any situation. The goal is to provide supportive and professional tools in situations where quick and easy set-up and tear-down, privacy or visual protection, a physical barrier, or another option for the incident commander is required. By providing extensive control over the environment, RIGLOO thus plays its part in increasing the chances of rescue.
RIGLOO MEDICAL & TACTICAL SHELTER TENTS SERVE A VARIETY OF PURPOSES
Emergency care at accident scenes, protection in emergency situations, extended field care, search and rescue operations, medical emergencies, roadside recovery, and more.
- Quickly ready for use and reusable – RIGLOO shelter tents are quick to set up and deploy. On average, the shelters are ready for use in one minute.
- Removable floor – The goal is to move the victims as little as possible. Thanks to a removable floor, the RIGLOO shelters can be placed over the casualty.
- Ideal for first responders – The RIGLOO shelter is easy to carry, inflate and operate. For this reason, it can also be used by untrained persons.
- IV Liquid bag attachment – Loops and pockets for holding or hanging saline, blood bags, and accessories are always provided in RIGLOO shelters.
- Compact and portable – RIGLOO shelters are designed to be carried or stored in a bag or backpack. RIGLOO shelter tents weigh 8 kg including the pump
- Robust even in a storm – RIGLOO shelter tents are robust, durable, and waterproof. Operating range from -50 Celsius to +60 Celsius. SPF light protection factor 30
- Privacy protection – RIGLOO shelters protect medical staff and patients from prying eyes. The protection against environmental influences reduces stress and anxiety
- Freedom of movement – RIGLOO shelters allow rescuers a high degree of freedom of movement. A stretcher can be easily accommodated in the RIGLOO shelter tent
- Universal – RIGLOO shelters are equipped with airflow controls and mosquito nets. Therefore, operations in different climatic zones are naturally part of the repertoire of a RIGLOO solution.
WHAT RIGLOO IS NOT:
- Rigloo is not a protective tent for permanent use.
It was not designed to be lived in for weeks or months. It is a temporary shelter that provides short-term safety, warmth, and privacy—nothing more, nothing less. - Rigloo is not a substitute for permanent accommodation in humanitarian aid.
It is not a substitute for residential containers, emergency shelters, or long-term solutions. Rigloo is an emergency measure for acute situations such as medical emergencies, evacuations, or short-term care. - Rigloo is not designed to be stood in.
The interior is designed to comfortably accommodate a person lying down or sitting, but not for walking or standing upright. - Rigloo is not a disposable product.
It was deliberately developed for multiple use. The material is durable, robust, and can be cleaned and reused after use – sustainable and resource-saving. - Rigloo is not a solution for every scenario.
It is not suitable for extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes or floods. It is a mobile, lightweight emergency system that shows its strengths where quick, flexible help is needed. - Rigloo is not a tent for camping or leisure.
Although it is easy to transport, it is intended for professional users in emergency services, humanitarian aid, or disaster control—not for outdoor enthusiasts.
PATIENT RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ARE A MUST
Legal basis – In Europe, the protection of patient privacy is clearly regulated by law at several levels:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): This protects not only digital data, but also sensitive health data, regardless of whether it is transmitted in writing, electronically, or verbally. Personal information may only be processed with express consent.
- Patient Rights Directive (2011/24/EU): This stipulates that all medical treatment must be provided with dignity, integrity, and respect for privacy – both physically and in the handling of personal information.
- National health laws: Many countries (e.g., Germany, France, Austria) have additional rules that require medical personnel to respect privacy during diagnosis, treatment, and care—e.g., through privacy screens or separate treatment rooms.
Why is patient privacy so important?
- Dignity and trust: No one wants to feel naked, sick, or vulnerable in front of others. Respect for privacy protects dignity and builds trust between patients and caregivers.
- Psychological stability: Especially in emergency situations (e.g., with injured, evacuated, or fleeing people), a protected space can help prevent or mitigate trauma.
- Professional standards: Health services and organizations (e.g., WHO, ICRC, Red Cross) expressly require that privacy be protected—even in the field, in tents, or on the street.
What happens if patient privacy is not protected?
- Legal consequences: Anyone who violates patient privacy or dignity may face fines, lawsuits, or professional bans. Aid organizations and emergency services may also be held liable.
- Loss of trust: Those affected may refuse treatment, withdraw, or no longer accept help, which significantly worsens their situation.
- Reputational damage: Organizations that disregard privacy protection risk not only legal action but also public criticism and a loss of trust.
Patient privacy is not a minor issue, but a fundamental right – especially in crisis situations. Whether in the emergency room, in a tent camp, or in the open field: those who protect what is vulnerable protect people. Solutions such as Rigloo help to implement this protection in a practical and dignified manner – mobile, fast, and humane.
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