power stretchers

[emtb4life]

i am again trying to get feedback from companies using power stretchers both pro/con, we have 1 now and am purchasing another in the future to reduce back/leg injuries

[Ridryder 911]

Don't know how this is "funny stuff"? We use Strykers power cots. I have seen advantages and disadvantages both.

Cons: Weigh more, costs more, hard to get preventative care. After about year, start wearing down with little to moderate usage.

Pro: Definitely decreases back injury, can lift those > 500 pounds to 700 pounds. Especially good for those with repetitive lifting. Adjustable height to be able to move patients from bed to bed, etc.

I personally like them. Although, they have limitation and con's over all they have reduced our back injuries stat's. The additional weight had to be dealt with by using other devices such as stair chair, etc. in which should had been really considered anyway.

R/r 911

[rcadmedic]

they are heavier, but nice for the whales we haul. another con is when the battery dies while taking calls and not being able to get a spare. with that, if the battery is dead, the carraige lowers slow, and is kinda difficult to raise by hand.