Patent ID: 6389623
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
An emergency stretcher, comprising:a vertically adjustable wheeled undercarriage having opposed first and second longitudinal frame members each having a proximate end, said undercarriage includes a first movable end extension rotatably mounted at said proximate end of each said longitudinal support members, said first movable end extension being positionable in at least two positions; an articulatable patient support provided on said undercarriage; a securing device mounted to said undercarriage to releasably arrest vertical movement of said patient support by said undercarriage; and at least one release flipper mounted to said first movable end extension and operationally connected to said securing device such that depressing said at least one release flipper will release said securing device in said at least two positions, thereby permitting said vertical movement of said patient support by said undercarriage.