I just used this for the first time today; I work in inter-facility transport. The autoloader was amazing. We had a hiccup on the first call where it wouldn't release the stretcher, but it worked great the rest of the day. The fact it makes it so a single, small person can load a patient several times their weight is amazing. We also met someone who was an EMT before all this stuff existed. The toll of the work on her body was tremendous. I am so glad this machinery, especially the electric stretcher, exists now. I would not do this job otherwise.
The ambulance this was installed on has actually reached the end of it’s frontline service with us (April 2023). That particular ambulance did between 2100-2300 runs a year. With over 12,000 patient uses, and who knows haw many other times it was used without a patient, we were very happy with it. Very few issues.
The EMS system in Montreal Quebec, Canada just purchased 200 for their whole fleet, joining Toronto, Vancouver, and now most of Canada having the Stryker power load!
Don't feel you are missing out we have been using them here in UK for a year and they are rubbish in real life. They work well in the garage but are terrible in the field. More back injuries now than ever before. We are reverting to previous system from now.
We have to backup up an incline to a prison facility at least once a week. When pt is over 250# the cot won't load - someone has to pull from the inside. Any suggestions?
We have a few areas just like that! Fortunately for us, we have alternate areas that we can load and unload that are flat. Crews just park in areas that will work, not necessarily the best, but it is what it is.
The cot has a manual function. You can disable the hydraulics and it works like the old style cot. Honestly, we have rarely had that happen on any of the 4 ambulances each running 1000+ runs a year.
Although this seems like quite a lot of steps, it actually is very quick. It also frees up extra manpower to be doing other things on the emergency. I would venture to say this takes NO LONGER than a manual cot, but is MUCH easier.
You and your partner's safety comes first. Most EMT's and Paramedics who were not fortunate to have this loading system suffered herniated discs, shoulder and knee injuries, often ending career's. We are talking about seconds more. Even with the power cot, without the loading system, there are still issues of the 2 medics not being in sync, and height/weight/width of one of the two medics can make a lift/loading unequal. As well, a hypoxic/anxious pt. can suddenly move, having the weight abruptly shift to one side. The power load solves all these risks. Thank you Stryker!
Ok btw this is a demo video not how you should actually unload or load the stretcher in walking in front of it like she is. Very unsafe for multiple reasons
If the powercot prevents one firefighter back injury, it's worth it! We sometimes have very heavy patients, and this is also safer for the patient. Our ambulances are transporting thousands of patients every year...its worth every penny and makes since.
Carmel Fire Department anything above 250lb you get lift assist. Fd almost always out on a call. With that being said, when doing thousand of transport a year it make sense to have power I guess
If this prevents one workers comp claim from a back injury it pays for itself. Dr bills, lost time, overtime to fill behind the injuried employee, possible medical interventions or surgeries, and physical therapy for just one employee would cost as much if not more than this unit. There are only so many ppl you can put on the end of a gurney, and having assisted EMS hundreds of times load patients, Well worth it.
Back injuries are by far the most prevalent injury in healthcare. Manual cots are going the way of the dinosaurs. Not to mention, that you may still need to be in a position to back the power cot up or support the full weight if necessary, removing your ability to manually lift or lower the cot wheels.
I just used this for the first time today; I work in inter-facility transport. The autoloader was amazing. We had a hiccup on the first call where it wouldn't release the stretcher, but it worked great the rest of the day. The fact it makes it so a single, small person can load a patient several times their weight is amazing. We also met someone who was an EMT before all this stuff existed. The toll of the work on her body was tremendous. I am so glad this machinery, especially the electric stretcher, exists now. I would not do this job otherwise.
A busy department would wear these out in no time.
The ambulance this was installed on has actually reached the end of it’s frontline service with us (April 2023). That particular ambulance did between 2100-2300 runs a year. With over 12,000 patient uses, and who knows haw many other times it was used without a patient, we were very happy with it. Very few issues.
I’m showing this video tonight for demo; then we are going out to practice. Ours is a volunteer service in southern NM.
Nice presentation. I wish I can afford something like that for my rigs. It would definitely come in handy.
The EMS system in Montreal Quebec, Canada just purchased 200 for their whole fleet, joining Toronto, Vancouver, and now most of Canada having the Stryker power load!
Hey Mandy Great demo
Thank you for this very instructional video
I remember using the old school stretchers.
Nice demo!
Them ambulance stretcher are the most terrible things to lay in
New technology is wonderful back 25 year's ago when I started valenteering life squad lifting cots we're very hard sometimes now it's so much easier 👍
Awesome! 👍
I am currently in ER and that's the stretcher the ems used
Good job
Currently have 2 of these in my company’s rigs
How much do they cost?
Don't feel you are missing out we have been using them here in UK for a year and they are rubbish in real life. They work well in the garage but are terrible in the field. More back injuries now than ever before. We are reverting to previous system from now.
Very nice overview, Our rep didn't go into all the "what if"
We have to backup up an incline to a prison facility at least once a week. When pt is over 250# the cot won't load - someone has to pull from the inside. Any suggestions?
We have a few areas just like that! Fortunately for us, we have alternate areas that we can load and unload that are flat. Crews just park in areas that will work, not necessarily the best, but it is what it is.
Nice work.
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What happens if there's a fault or power failure? How do you get it back into the ambulance?
The cot has a manual function. You can disable the hydraulics and it works like the old style cot. Honestly, we have rarely had that happen on any of the 4 ambulances each running 1000+ runs a year.
That’s awsome
How to purchase?
Why so many step in an emergency situation?
Although this seems like quite a lot of steps, it actually is very quick. It also frees up extra manpower to be doing other things on the emergency. I would venture to say this takes NO LONGER than a manual cot, but is MUCH easier.
You and your partner's safety comes first. Most EMT's and Paramedics who were not fortunate to have this loading system suffered herniated discs, shoulder and knee injuries, often ending career's. We are talking about seconds more. Even with the power cot, without the loading system, there are still issues of the 2 medics not being in sync, and height/weight/width of one of the two medics can make a lift/loading unequal. As well, a hypoxic/anxious pt. can suddenly move, having the weight abruptly shift to one side. The power load solves all these risks. Thank you Stryker!
I sure hope those batteries are not made in The People's Republic of China.
What fire department is this
City of Carmel Fire Department, Carmel Indiana.
Ok btw this is a demo video not how you should actually unload or load the stretcher in walking in front of it like she is. Very unsafe for multiple reasons
Toooo slow
Mehanical are better than electronic
Hope we don't have to go through all of this in an emergency matter... Patient got to go.
No sense in hurrying if one of us gets hurt
We have used these in emergencies. They are very quick and simple.
Pretty lady
No reason why they need the power cot. Manual should work just fine, time to start saving tax payer money.
If the powercot prevents one firefighter back injury, it's worth it! We sometimes have very heavy patients, and this is also safer for the patient. Our ambulances are transporting thousands of patients every year...its worth every penny and makes since.
Carmel Fire Department anything above 250lb you get lift assist. Fd almost always out on a call. With that being said, when doing thousand of transport a year it make sense to have power I guess
If this prevents one workers comp claim from a back injury it pays for itself. Dr bills, lost time, overtime to fill behind the injuried employee, possible medical interventions or surgeries, and physical therapy for just one employee would cost as much if not more than this unit. There are only so many ppl you can put on the end of a gurney, and having assisted EMS hundreds of times load patients, Well worth it.
Back injuries are by far the most prevalent injury in healthcare. Manual cots are going the way of the dinosaurs. Not to mention, that you may still need to be in a position to back the power cot up or support the full weight if necessary, removing your ability to manually lift or lower the cot wheels.
You are a fucking idiot. This could help and prevent so many back injuries