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A stretcher comprised of a roller base, a scissor-type lift frame having a lower end rotatably connected to the base, a tubular undercarriage rotatably and slidably connected to an upper end of the frame, a foldable rigid support positionable over the undercarriage, a soft, foldable cushion position

A stretcher comprised of a roller base, a scissor-type lift frame having a lower end rotatably connected to the base, a tubular undercarriage rotatably and slidably connected to an upper end of the frame, a foldable rigid support positionable over the undercarriage, a soft, foldable cushion positionable over the support and connected thereto to prevent disassociation therefrom, and first and second side-arm supports rotatably connected to the undercarriage. The undercarriage includes first and second longitudinal frame members and first and second movable end extensions. Internal to each of the longitudinal frame members is a releasably locking mechanism to lock the stretcher at a predetermined height. The internal locking mechanism is releasable allowing the stretcher to be vertically adjusted by either one or two thumb triggers, located at one of the movable end extensions.

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A stretcher comprised of a roller base, a scissor-type lift frame having a lower end rotatably connected to the base, a tubular undercarriage rotatably and slidably connected to an upper end of the frame, a foldable rigid support positionable over the undercarriage, a soft, foldable cushion position

A stretcher comprised of a roller base, a scissor-type lift frame having a lower end rotatably connected to the base, a tubular undercarriage rotatably and slidably connected to an upper end of the frame, a foldable rigid support positionable over the undercarriage, a soft, foldable cushion positionable over the support and connected thereto to prevent disassociation therefrom, and first and second side-arm supports rotatably connected to the undercarriage. The undercarriage includes first and second longitudinal frame members and first and second movable end extensions. Internal to each of the longitudinal frame members is a releasably locking mechanism to lock the stretcher at a predetermined height. The internal locking mechanism is releasable allowing the stretcher to be vertically adjusted by either one or two thumb triggers, located at one of the movable end extensions. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein a latching mechanism is configured to engage each locking member, the actuator being configured to move the latching mechanism relative to the first and second support arms to expose the hinge and permit articulation of the patient support surface. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the actuator includes a cylinder having a movable piston, a first end of the cylinder being coupled to one of the first and second support arms and a second end of the cylinder being coupled to the latch mechanism for moving the latch mechanism relative to the first and second support arms. 15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the locking member is a cylinder located over an outer frame of the patient support surface, the cylinder being movable from a first position to cover the hinge and a second position spaced apart from the hinge to permit articulation of the patient support surface. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a spring coupled to the patient support surface to bias the cylinder the first position covering the hinge. 17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second support arms each include a first portion coupled to the support assembly and a second portion pivotably coupled to the first portion to permit articulation of a head end of the patient support surface. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, further comprising a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the first and second support arms and to the patient support surface, the drive mechanism being configured to articulate a leg section of the patient support surface relative to the first and second support arms. 19. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a transfer surface coupled to the base, the transfer surface being movable from a lowered position to an elevated position located adjacent the first and second support arms when the patient support surface is coupled to and removed from the first and second support arms. 20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the transfer surface is configured to engage a portion of the plurality of latch mechanisms as the transfer surface is moved to the elevated position to open the latch mechanisms for receiving the patient support surface. 21. A line management apparatus configured to be coupled to a patient support surface for routing medical lines and hoses, the apparatus comprising a body portion having a top edge, the body portion being formed to include a plurality of notches opening along the top edge to receive the lines and hoses, the bottom body portion also being formed to include a plurality of apertures located below the notches for receiving additional lines and hoses, and a coupler coupled to the body portion adjacent to the plurality of apertures, the coupler being configured to connect the body portion to the patient support surface. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the body portion is made from a foam material. 23. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the coupler is a clip coupled to the body portion. 24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the clip is generally C-shaped. 25. A bed comprising: a base having a first end and a second end; a support assembly coupled to the base adjacent the first end, the support assembly including first and second support arms located above the base, and a rotatable drive mechanism coupled to the first and second support arms for rotating the first and second support arms about a longitudinal axis; a plurality of latch mechanisms coupled to the first and second support arms; and a patient support surface configured to be coupled to the first and second support arms by the plurality of latch mechanisms, the patient support surface being removable from the first and second support arms to permit transfer of a patient to and from the bed on the patient support surface. 26. The bed of claim 25, wherein the first and second support arms are cantilevered from the support assembly. 27. The bed of claim 25, further compris