What is the ambulance stretcher called?

The history of stretchers

The development of stretchers has a history of 100 years. With the development of material science and the establishment of emergency and disaster medicine models, the materials used for stretchers have been continuously improved, and polyethylene fiber and polypropylene fiber stretcher surfaces, aluminum stretcher bars, and To meet the requirements of modern war-wounded treatment, various special stretchers have come out one after another, and other types of stretchers have also been developed, forming a development situation with both unified standards and their own characteristics.

Whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, the stretcher will serve as one of the indispensable rescue tools. There are many types of emergency stretchers with different names. According to their structure, function and material characteristics, they can be divided into three categories: simple stretchers, general stretchers and special purpose stretchers.

The simple stretcher is a very common emergency protective equipment. 

In the case of a lack of stretchers or insufficient stretchers, the stretchers are temporarily made from local materials. Generally, a temporary stretcher made of two sturdy long poles with blankets, clothes and other sturdy fabrics is used to deal with the transfer of the wounded in emergency situations.

Universal stretcher mainly refers to a standard stretcher with uniform specifications, which is generally guaranteed to be interchangeable between military services and different service departments. It does not emphasize the appearance and focuses on practicality.

The special stretcher is the latest stretcher invented by people over time. It is mainly designed and used for the special weather, terrain, characteristics of the wounded and the wounded and other conditions that are not suitable for the use of general-purpose stretchers for transfer.

The following is the introduction and use of several types of special stretchers.

1. Scoop stretcher: The scoop stretcher can minimize the secondary injury to the patient's spine during transportation. It is mainly suitable for the use of seriously injured persons. If used by severely injured persons, the probability of accidents can be reduced.

2. The wounded immobilization plate: The wounded immobilization plate is mainly used for the injured and the injured. For example, the vertebral plate can be used for the fixation and transportation of the injured. transportation of staff.

3. Gondola type rescue stretcher: The structure of gondola stretcher focuses on the breadth, flexibility and particularity of first aid, such as air or sea rescue. The frame is strong and durable, and the simple and reliable device allows the operator to take first aid measures safely and quickly. The hook suspension can be connected with the hook on the plane to realize field rescue.

4. Stretcher car: The stretcher car, also known as the ambulance stretcher, is suitable for transporting the wounded and sick in ambulances, hospitals, battlefields and gymnasiums, and can also be used for general operations. The stretcher trolley is mostly made of high-quality aluminum alloy and aluminum, with a light and flexible structure. The stretcher trolley adopts a low frame structure, which can be moved on the ground and can be lifted for walking.

The above four types of rescue stretchers need to pay attention to the following four points when transporting the wounded:

1. Different positions are required for the wounded and sick with different injuries (diseases);

2. The wounded and sick must fasten their seat belts after being lifted onto the stretcher to prevent them from falling over;

3. The wounded and sick should keep their head high when going up and down the stairs, and try to keep their level as much as possible;

4. The stretcher should be fixed after getting on the car, and the wounded should keep his head forward and feet backward.