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  M301.2.1, M302.2.1 Transfer Height

  Rationale: Early studies are showing that achieving a low height for stretchers in the 17"-19" range to be very difficult due to the various roles of stretchers being not only diagnostic...

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  M301.2.2, M302.2.2 Transfer Size

  This transfer surface is located on the longitudinal (long) side of the stretcher—either right or left side Rationale: Based upon full committee discussion and harmonization with Exam...

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  M301.2.3 Transfer Sides

  Rationale: Revision is based upon the configuration and use of stretchers....

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  M301.3 Transfer Supports

  o Rationale: This is to accommodate the articulation that is necessary for the head and back support on stretchers....

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  M301.3.2 Stirrups

  M301.3.2 Stirrups Proposed requirement: Where stirrups are provided, they shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs. • Sub-committee...

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  M301.3.3 Head and Back Support

  M301.3.3 Head and Back Support Proposed requirement: Where diagnostic equipment used by patients in a supine, prone, or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by...

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  M301.4 Lift Compatibility

  For stretchers with a shorter wheelbase than “standard” size stretcher bases, the clearance for a lift may include a lift window that is a combination of “Clearance in Base” and “Clearance...

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  M302 Diagnostic Equipment Used by patients in Seated Position

  M302 Diagnostic Equipment Used by patients in Seated Position • Sub-Committee Recommendation May be seen as applying to some versions of “Stretcher Chairs” used in Emergency Departments...

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  M302.2 Transfer Surface

  • Sub-Committee Recommendation: No revision as a stretcher chair should be the equivalent of a mobile examination chair....

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  M305.2 Transfer Supports

  M305.2 Transfer Supports M305.2.2 Transfer Supports Structural Strength Proposed requirement: Transfer supports and their connections shall be capable of resisting vertical...

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  M305.2.3 Fittings

  M305.2.3 Fittings Proposed requirement: Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings • Sub-Committee Recommendation: Transfer supports shall not rotate within...