Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Stretchers

Bed-like structures for transporting or temporarily holding patients.

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Abstract

Bed-like structures for transporting or temporarily holding patients.

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Synonyms

34 entry terms
  • Patient Holding Stretchers
  • Patient Litters
  • Patient Trolleys
  • Holding Stretcher, Patient
  • Holding Stretchers, Patient
  • Litter, Patient
  • Litters, Patient
  • Patient Holding Stretcher
  • Patient Litter
  • Patient Trolley
  • Stretcher, Patient Holding
  • Stretchers, Patient Holding
  • Trolley, Patient
  • Trolleys, Patient
  • Ambulance Stretchers
  • Emergency Room Stretchers
  • Gurneys
  • Rescue Stretchers
  • Wheeled Stretchers
  • Ambulance Stretcher
  • Emergency Room Stretcher
  • Gurney
  • Rescue Stretcher
  • Room Stretcher, Emergency
  • Room Stretchers, Emergency
  • Stretcher, Ambulance
  • Stretcher, Emergency Room
  • Stretcher, Rescue
  • Stretcher, Wheeled
  • Stretchers, Ambulance
  • Stretchers, Emergency Room
  • Stretchers, Rescue
  • Stretchers, Wheeled
  • Wheeled Stretcher

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Transportation of Patients (1963-2010)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Stretchers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058254. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058254
  2. Stretchers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretcher
  3. Stretchers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q838960