Portable stretcher

Portable stretchers are lightweight, manually operated devices designed for emergency patient transport in tight or inaccessible spaces where standard stretchers can’t reach. They come in various forms—such as folding stretchers, rescue baskets, or spine boards—and are used to safely move patients in crises, including rescues, disasters, or confined environments like stairwells or wreckage.

These devices are typically reusable and built for durability, often featuring straps or immobilization features to secure patients during transport. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they’re generally classified based on their design and intended use, such as patient stabilization or rescue scenarios, rather than a single regulatory class.