Lifting Mechanics and How to Operate the Stretcher

We review how to safely and effectively leverage our body mechanics when lifting equipment and patients. We then tour the stretcher and perform a few lifts
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[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love stretchers & hospital beds!

[@nbooker7504]

Nice video

[@SuperMariareal]

We have to be realistic some of these patient will be 350 plus. An that stretcher will not be a proper one

[@elliotlamirande3869]

The Stryker model's weight limit is 870lbs, we make it work. Plus at my college, we practice with weights up tp 300 lbs before we graduate.

[@PCPDJar]

Up to about 600lbs is where you'd start thinking about a different stretcher. The weight limit is about 800lbs

[@thatchannel4080]

That’s where you’d use a bariatric stretcher instead.

[@ashfahy4209]

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[@SuperMariareal]

We have to be realistic some of these patient will be 350 plus. An that stretcher will not be a proper one

[@calamityaj7318]

That’s what bariatric stretchers and lift assists are for