• Ambulance Stretchers
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• Gendron Stretchers

Ambulance Stretchers

When a person has suffered from an injury, it is very important to move them safely from the scene of the accident to a medical facility where they can receive treatment. This move can be complicated by a spinal injury or internal injuries. It is essential that the victim is kept stable and is not bent or jostled during transport.

The ambulance stretcher, also known as a litter or gurney, is a stiff frame with a heavy duty cloth stretched across that is used to transport injured people. Stretchers are made of lightweight materials. Some are designed to be manually carried by two people, but modern stretchers often have locking wheel designs that allow for one person to lift and move the device.

When placing an injured person on a stretcher, it is sometimes necessary to strap the patient in. Often stretchers will have nylon locking straps to accomplish this. Once the patient is secured, the paramedics will carry or wheel the patient to the ambulance.

Once the stretcher has reached the emergency ambulances, it must be lifted or `scooped' inside. This can be done manually or mechanically. Once the stretcher is inside it can be locked into place inside the ambulance so that it cannot slide or shift during transport. Stretchers are designed to fit comfortably inside the ambulance so that paramedics can stand beside the stretcher and render first aid to the patient during transport.