Citation

Lim, Shao Hng and Ng, Poh Kiat (2021) Synthesisation of design features for multifunctional stretcher concepts. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 45 (2). pp. 145-157. ISSN 0309-1902, 1464-522X

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Abstract

A stretcher is a lightweight and portable apparatus used to facilitate the movement of patients who require medical care. While its design and functions have been known to man for over 600 years, there is still much room for improvement with regard to comfortability, mobility and ergonomics aspects. This study aims to synthesise design features from patents, journals and products for the conceptualisation of multifunctional stretchers. Based on the conceptual synthesis of this study, if a stretcher is redesigned to be foldable, then less storage space would be required, thus allowing the paramedic or medical person to store more stretchers and attend to multiple patients at a time. In comparison to a regular stretcher, a foldable stretcher would not only be smaller and more portable but would also help medical personnel reach the patient in a timelier manner. A reduction in response time for emergency medical services might increase the survival rate among patients who are in critical conditions. In the aspect of multifunctionality, the medical person may also be able to respond to different types of medical transportation needs. Multifunctional stretchers can increase the versatility of emergency medical service teams in adapting to different situations at a reduced cost.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Stretcher, multifunctional, conceptualisation, design features, ergonomics
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R856-857 Biomedical engineering. Electronics. Instrumentation
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2021 00:41
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2021 00:41
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/8585

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