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Ergonomics in focus: Stretcher X2 – electric
How electric stretcher reduces physical strain and supports medical staff in demanding clinical environments.
Medical staff well-being in daily practice
In fast-paced clinical settings such as emergency departments, medical staff, especially nurses, face significant physical demands as part of their daily work. Patients are constantly admitted, repositioned, transported, and prepared for procedures. These repeated tasks place continuous strain on the body and can contribute to long-term health issues, as confirmed by research.*
When the stretcher supports the caregiver
This is where ergonomics becomes critical. Stretcher X2 – electric addresses the key challenge in patient care: reducing physical effort during patient handling and minimizing unnecessary strain in everyday clinical work. It is the equipment that supports the caregiver and doesn’t require the caregiver to adapt to it.
Ergonomic support in real patient care situations
The Stretcher X2- electric proves its value in concrete care situations:
- Height adjustment: fast, smooth, and precise adjustment via hand switch, without foot pedals or physical force
- Positioning for procedures: all sections adjust electrically using the hand switch; one-button positioning supported by memory functions shortens preparation time
- Patient placement: a low entry height simplifies placing patients onto or off the stretcher
Additional benefits for staff safety and efficiency
An ergonomic stretcher is not only a safety feature lowering the risk of work-related injuries, but also a practical organizational advantage. Easy and quicker adjustments allow medical staff to focus more on patient care rather than equipment handling.
*Gorce, P., & Jacquier-Bret, J. (2024). Work-related musculoskeletal disorder prevalence by body area among nurses in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2025 Feb 13;10(1):66. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11843921/
