Emergency Medical Services and hospitals use robust systems to transfer non-ambulatory patients. Ambulance Stretchers are the most widely used type of patient carrier, designed for rapid retrieval and safe transport. Stretchers commonly have automatic loading, height adjustable mechanisms, and safety restraints to minimize patient movement during transport. They are manufactured from lightweight/high-strength aluminum alloy, further supporting the load capacities expected while minimizing the load paramedics endure.
Transfer Stretchers (or a gurney) are primarily used in the hospital and transfer patients between departments (e.g., Emergency to Radiology or ICU). These are generally more fitted for the hospital environment meaning smoother/quiet ride characteristics, adjustable side rails, and pressure redistribution mattresses.
