Do you know how to use the medical stretcher correctly?

Do you know how to use the medical stretcher correctly? This article introduces you to the correct use of the medical stretcher.

Generally speaking, medical stretchers are mainly divided into three categories, one is simple stretchers, the other is general-purpose stretchers, and the other is special-purpose stretchers.

Simple Stretcher:

Generally speaking, this type of stretcher is a stretcher made of local materials. It may be just bamboo poles bundled with blankets or clothes to make a temporary stretcher, as long as it can cope with emergencies.

Universal Stretcher:

At present, the general-purpose stretchers are mainly divided into straight rod type, two-fold type and four-fold type. Generally speaking, this type of stretcher mainly uses canvas as the fabric, and the poles of the stretcher are basically supported by wooden materials, and there will be steel cross braces. There is also a fixed belt for the wounded, which can prevent the wounded from slipping during the transfer process, so as not to cause secondary injuries.

Special purpose stretcher:

The classification of such stretchers mainly includes Thomas stretcher, Robinson stretcher, Stokes stretcher, SKED stretcher, etc. If it is classified according to the actual use, there are also sea or hole rescue medical evacuation stretchers, multi-part fracture fixation stretchers, etc. Judging from the appearance, there are SCOOIP shovel stretchers, basketball stretchers and so on.

How to use the medical stretcher correctly:

When moving the wounded, first place the wounded in a supine position, fix the neck, then respectively insert the left and right pieces of the stretcher into the back from the side of the wounded, and then carry them after fastening.

When transporting the trapped persons, the basket frame can be used to place the trapped persons in the stretcher, and the "protruding" edge of the stretcher cooperates with the front sling to "enclose" the trapped persons inside the stretcher. In this way, the trapped person will not be separated from the stretcher due to the displacement of the stretcher (such as turning over and shaking).

In general, during the use of the stretcher, the bed surface of the stretcher can be adjusted to lean forward or backward according to the actual operation requirements, and the back of the bed is supported by a lockable pneumatic spring, which can be adjusted steplessly within the range of 0-60 degrees , equipped with front and rear fixing frames, and the stretcher can be locked by installing the stretcher cart in an appropriate position on the ambulance.