Cases

What is a patient stretcher used for?

Patient stretchers are primarily designed for short-term use by a patient, either to transfer a patient from one area of the hospital to another, or for a surgical procedure. When should a stretcher be used? Responders typically use this stretcher for patients with very limited mobility or who are too weak or injured to move, and there is no elevator. How to use a hospital stretcher? Grasp the stretcher/bed with both hands as close to waist/elbow height as possible (adjust the height of the bed/stretcher as needed). Use handles if available. Keep your wrists straight. Place one foot in front of the other. What is the purpose of stretcher bars? A stretcher bar is used to construct a wooden stretcher used by artists to mount their canvases. Interior angle of a completed stretcher bar corner showing the slot designed to fit a Corner key. A fully assembled stretcher bar corner. Two unassembled stretcher bars displaying corner mitre construction. Can you do CPR on a stretcher? The three methods had no statistically significant differences in adequate chest compression depth (percentage). Still, both kneeling on the kneeling stool (KK) and one knee kneeling on a stretcher (KS) achieved better adequate chest recoil, so we recommend using these two methods for high-quality CPR in the ED.

2025-08-01

What is the difference between a hospital bed and a home bed?

In some cases, regular beds even have to be disassembled to make moving them easier. One of the most distinct differences between a regular bed and a medical bed is its portability. These beds have wheels or casters to make moving it inside homes or healthcare facilities effortlessly. Medical-Surgical Beds: These are standard hospital beds that are used for the care of patients with medical and surgical conditions. They are typically used for patients who are stable and do not require critical care. Can you sleep in a hospital bed with someone? Hospital beds are designed for single occupancy to minimize the spread of germs between patients. If you share a bed with someone, you risk exposing them to your illness or contracting theirs. This cross-contamination can lead to serious complications, prolonging your recovery and potentially harming your bedmate. What are the different types of surgical beds? There are four major categories of surgical tables: general surgical tables, orthopedic surgical tables, gynecology operating tables,and radiolucent imaging tables. What is another name for the ICU bed? What is an ICU bed called? An ICU bed is commonly referred to as an intensive care bed or critical care bed. It is designed specifically for patients who require constant medical attention in intensive care units, incorporating features that allow for advanced monitoring and support.

2025-08-01

Adjustable Hospital Bed

Patient Trolley Stretcher

Medical Trolley Cart

Medical Operation Table

Hospital Infant Bassinet

Medical Cupboard

Medical Wheel Chair

Medical Operation Light

Hospital Corridor Handrail

Hospital Furniture Chairs

Hospital Pendant

Hospital Furniture Accessories

Dental Treatment Unit

Oxygen Air Blender

Infusion Syringe Pump

Medical Monitor

Infant Incubator Machine