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This stretcher allows the removal of a person from an area contaminated with hazardous materials, decontamination of the person and stretcher, and further transportation of the person to medical facilities, without removing the person from the stretcher. The stretcher is constructed of materials whi

This stretcher allows the removal of a person from an area contaminated with hazardous materials, decontamination of the person and stretcher, and further transportation of the person to medical facilities, without removing the person from the stretcher. The stretcher is constructed of materials which are resistant to or protected from hazardous material and weathering, and in particular, the stretcher bed is constructed using a large honeycomb web and mesh which allows decontamination of the patient while supported by the stretcher.

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A folding stretcher for transporting injured or contaminated persons who have been exposed to hazardous materials comprising: a frame constructed of light strong metal comprising tubular poles, spreader bar assemblies attached to said poles for securing the stretcher in a folded or unfolded configur

A folding stretcher for transporting injured or contaminated persons who have been exposed to hazardous materials comprising: a frame constructed of light strong metal comprising tubular poles, spreader bar assemblies attached to said poles for securing the stretcher in a folded or unfolded configuration, the folded configuration having reduced width, and stirrups attached to said poles, said frame coated with chemical resistant paint to protect said frame from hazardous materials and weathering, each said tubular pole having at the middle of its length a collapsing assembly whereby the length of said folding stretcher while in the folded configuration may be reduced by half, a hand grip constructed of fiberglass and polyhexamethylene polyamide to resist hazardous materials and UV light, said grip having alternate grooves and ridges to provide a firm grip and reduce hand and arm fatigue for a user wearing heavy rubber gloves, and a grip extension, said grip attached to said tubular pole by insertion of said grip extension into said tubular pole and securing said grip to said pole by fastening means, a fabric bed woven of flame retardant and UV protected monofilament polypropylene to resist hazardous materials, fire and UV light, said bed woven in a blend of mesh and honeycomb weave having 10%-90% of the surface area open to allow liquid to pass through the bed, secure the patient to the bed, and minimize contact of the patient with the bed, said bed attached to said tubular poles by a sleeve at each side of said bed, and said sleeve comprised of a fold of bed fabric secured to said bed by a hem.