M-Series high-tech stretcher saves backs
Long transports, ramps, slopes and heavy patients can all increase the risk of back and shoulder injuries to caregivers. The global company Stryker, among the world´s top 12 medical devices manufacturers, produces a huge range of orthopaedics products, including implants, powered surgical tools and operating theatre equipment, as well as products for other healthcare specialties, including general surgery and patient handling equipment
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The latter are ergonomically designed – a system the firm calls BackSmart -- to help reduce the effort and risk involved in patient handling.
‘Benefits of the innovative M-Series are a high weight capacity of 318kg, the low height litter, the lift-assist backrest and glide-away side rails,’ the firm reports, adding that easier transportation is also sue to a fifth wheel, which also increases mobility and steering.
‘The BigWheel reduces start-up force by 50% and steering effort by 60%. The advanced Zoom stretcher eliminates manual pushing through Stryker Zoom motorised technology.’
Details: www.stryker.de
Stryker GmbH is at Medica
Hall 14, Stand A42
19.11.2009