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A patient transportation apparatus is disclosed comprising a stretcher and a collapsible pole for use in supporting IV sets and the like. The pole portion of the apparatus is adjustable in height with respect to the plane of the stretcher while being capable of being collapsed to a position below or

A patient transportation apparatus is disclosed comprising a stretcher and a collapsible pole for use in supporting IV sets and the like. The pole portion of the apparatus is adjustable in height with respect to the plane of the stretcher while being capable of being collapsed to a position below or equiplanar with the horizontal surface of the stretcher. The pole is located so that in all positions it does not extend beyond the perimeter of the horizontal surface. In another embodiment a lower support means is also provided for supporting gravity dependent drainage bags and the like.

대표청구항 ▼

A patient transportation apparatus comprising a stretcher having a substantially horizontal surface with a perimeter for supporting a patient and a vertically collapsible stanchion; said stanchion being substantially perpendicular to and connected with said horizontal surface inside said perimeter;

A patient transportation apparatus comprising a stretcher having a substantially horizontal surface with a perimeter for supporting a patient and a vertically collapsible stanchion; said stanchion being substantially perpendicular to and connected with said horizontal surface inside said perimeter; a stanchion housing being connected with said horizontal surface directly below said stanchion, the stanchion being capable of being extended above the plane of the horizontal surface and being collapsed within said stanchion to a position below or equiplanar with the horizontal surface; the stanchion being located so that in all positions, including all intermediate, partially collapsed positions of said stanchion, said stanchion does not extend beyond the perimeter of said horizontal surface.