stretcher

Emergency Stretchers: Life-Saving Patient Transport In emergency medicine, the stretcher is the first clinical surface a patient encounters. After equipping ambulance services and emergency departments across multiple continents, here is what separates a stretcher that works shift after shift from one that creates problems. Stretcher Types Comparison TypeBest ForLoad Capacity<strong>Scoop Stretcher</strong>Trauma, spinal precautions159–180 kg<strong>Basket Stretcher</strong>Rescue, confined spaces250–350 kg<strong>Ambulance Cot</strong>EMS transport, auto-loading250–320 kg<strong>Transport Stretcher</strong>Hospital internal transfer200–250 kg<strong>Stair Chair</strong>Staircase evacuation150–180 kg Material Matters <strong>Aluminum Alloy:</strong> Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, X-ray translucent.<strong>Stainless Steel:</strong> Heavier, preferred for marine/rescue. Complete Your Emergency Setup Stretchers are just one piece of the emergency care puzzle. Pair with <a href="/emergency/patient-monitor/">patient monitors</a> for vital signs monitoring during transport, or explore our <a href="/emergency/stair-chair/">stair chairs</a> for evacuation scenarios.