Mobility devices are critical for any EMS team. These professionals go into unsafe conditions to provide help, and sometimes a mobility aid is required to ensure complete safety. At Coast Biomedical Equipment, we offer a range of emergency mobility solutions to help you and your team navigate these situations with confidence.

The Risks to Safety Are Real

Data indicates that first responders are often hurt on the job due to preventable incidents. About 44% of such work injuries are due to improper lifting and moving of patients. Consider that in 2020 there were 16,900 injuries to EMS clinicians–it is clear that this is a serious problem in many organizations.

How Emergency Mobility Equipment Helps

A variety of mobility devices are available to assist in moving patients through difficult situations without straining workers. 

The most important in many residential areas is a stair chair. Depending on the type selected, these can work very effectively to help move a person down a set of steps without having to lift and carry them on a typical stretcher. Stair chairs can handle a variety of weight limits and can be designed to be very narrow to support difficult environments.

Emergency mobility help with stretchers is critical and ongoing. Some of the best at minimizing risk to workers are power cots. These are designed to assist in the lifting and moving of patients, again reducing the risk of injuries. Depending on the model, these systems can be easy to maneuver in tight areas and designed to fit patients of all sizes. Easy folding and storage and customizable positions enable fast, reliable solutions for EMS workers.

Find the Mobility Devices Your Team Needs Now

Use Coast Biomedical Equipment to find the emergency mobility equipment necessary to keep your team safe while they are providing life-saving support to victims. Explore all the options we offer to locate the options best suited for your specific needs and current concerns. Reach out to Coast Biomed for information on new solutions; or, check out our refurbished models to help keep costs low.