BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I11108,
     title={All Terrain Medical Stretcher},
     author={Dilan Jacob, Arun K Varghese, Christy John David, Chery Varghese Cherian and Joel V Thomas},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={11},
     pages={185--188},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I11108.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Generally used conventional stretchers have small wheels comparatively. They can be used on smooth, levelled and concrete surfaces. But they are not suitable for rough, gutter filled and earthy passages. So the usual practice is that, two or more people will lift the stretcher by hand and carry it. This practice is not reliable in all cases and it may cause discomfort to the patient as well as the persons handling it. Also there are chances that the patient may even fall down. So there arises the need for a project to overcome all these problems. The proposed project has all terrain wheels which make it suitable for carrying patients easily and comfortably through rough terrain, gutter filled paths etc. Also an efficient suspension system is provided so that the patient may feel comfortable throughout the travel. No matter what the path is the patient will experience them smoothly. Also other provisions like foam bed or gel pad may be provided to increase comfort. The proposed project finds wide applications in areas where ambulance or other vehicles could not reach like villages, forests, narrow lanes in streets and a lot more medical purposes. The proposed project is also light weight so that it can easily be lifted in emergency situations. The proposed project will ultimately help to reduce human effort, reduce manpower requirements and will provide superior comfort and care to patients.

Light weight, Suspension, Comfort, Stretcher, Compact