Multi-functional stretcher

Abstract

A stretcher (1) for transporting individuals (2) requiring medical care, comprising main bars (11) and a collapsible lying surface (12) arranged between the main bars (11), wherein the main bars (11) comprise at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation (114, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 115, 116) and/or drugs.

Claims

1. A stretcher for transporting an individual requiring medical care, comprising: a first main bar and a second main bar, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially hollow tubes having a gripping section on each end, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise: at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation and/or drugs; at least one door which allows access to the at least one accommodation compartment; and an infusion system positioned inside the at least one accommodation compartment, wherein the infusion system comprises pumps or gas patrons; and a collapsible lying surface attached to and extending between the first main bar and the second main bar along substantially an entire length of each of the first main bar and the second main bar.

2. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise lighting devices.

3. The stretcher according to claim 2, wherein the lighting devices comprise first lighting devices arranged at an end of the lying surface for illuminating the head of the individual requiring medical care.

4. The stretcher according to claim 3, wherein the first lighting devices are arranged at respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

5. The stretcher according to claim 4, wherein the lighting devices further comprise second lighting devices arranged at lower areas of the first main bar and the second main bar for illuminating a ground under the stretcher or at the respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

6. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially coated with a luminescent material.

7. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise heating elements arranged at the respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

8. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the stretcher further comprises an independent power supply arranged in one of the first main bar and the second main bar.

9. The stretcher according to claim 8, wherein the independent power supply is a rechargeable battery.

10. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the stretcher comprises a belt apparatus for carrying the stretcher.

11. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially made of a carbon reinforced polymer material.

12. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the gripping section on each end of the first main bar and the second main bar includes a handle.

13. The stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a sensor system for measurement of vital parameters, the sensor system arranged inside the at least one accommodation compartment.

14. The stretcher according to claim 13, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a monitor connected to the sensor system.

15. A stretcher for transporting individuals requiring medical care, comprising: a first main bar and a second main bar, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially hollow tubes having a gripping section on each end, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise: at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation and/or drugs; at least one door which allows access to the at least one accommodation compartment; an infusion system positioned inside the at least one accommodation compartment; and a sensor system for measurement of vital parameters, the sensor system arranged inside the at least one accommodation compartment; and a collapsible lying surface attached to and extending between the first main bar and the second main bar along substantially an entire length of each of the first main bar and the second main bar.

16. The stretcher according to claim 15, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a monitor connected to the sensor system.

Description

LIST OF FIGURES

(1) Embodiments of the invention will be better understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings. The drawings are showing:

(2) FIG. 1 a top view of an embodiment of the stretcher with an individual;

(3) FIG. 2 a side view of the stretcher according to FIG. 1 with two additional individuals bearing the stretcher.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

(4) FIG. 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of the stretcher 1 according to the invention with an individual 2 lying on the stretcher 1. The stretcher 1 comprises two main bars 11 and a lying surface 12. The main bars 11 comprise handles 111 arranged at the ends of the main bars 11 and lamps 112 arranged at the ends of the handles 111. The main bars 11 are partially hollow tubes with an infusion system 114, a vital sensory system 115 and an integrated display device 116 arranged therein. The integrated display device 116 comprises additionally an optical and acoustical alarm device and monitors the data of the vital sensory system 115 to which the integrated display device 116 is connected to. The integrated display device 16 is preferably powered by an independent power supply integrated into the main bars 11. The infusion system 114 comprises a pressure device 1141 for infusion application, a pressure regulation device 1142, an infusion bag or syringe infusion device 1143 and an infusion cannula 1144. At an end of the main bars 11, near the head of the individual 2, there are arranged lamps 113 which illuminate the head of the individual 2. The lamps 113 are dimmed and light into an oblique direction and allow to monitor optically the status of the individual 2. Fixation holes 13 for a belt apparatus are arranged at the ends of the main bars 11.

(5) FIG. 2 shows a side view of the stretcher 1 according to FIG. 1 with an individual 2 lying on the stretcher 1 and two bearers 3 bearing the stretcher 1 by gripping the handles 111. The bearers 3 bear the stretcher 1 with the help of a belt apparatus 14 with is attached both to the stretcher 1 by the fixation holes 13 and to the upper part of the body of the bearers 3. The belt apparatus 14 is vertically adjustable such that the space for the elbows of the bearers 3 can be optimized and the stretcher 1 may be adapted to the height of the bearers 3. The belt apparatus 14 comprises carbon hooks which are attached with ball joints. The hooks can engage with the fixation holes 13.