I-DRIVE POWER®
Reduces transport related MSD costs by up to 80%. (5)
Easy Patient Transportation
CHALLENGES
- Patient transport can lead to the development of musculoskeletal injuries (1)
- More than 50% of nurses worldwide suffer from MSDs in the lower back (2, 3)
- More than 10,000 patients were moved 34,715 times in a single year (4)
- Patient transfers took an average of 42 minutes, while bed transfers required 11 minutes of nurses' time (4)
SOLUTIONS
IV&DRIVE®
IV&Drive, a unique Innovation, combines IV-poles with push handles, allowing the stretcher to be moved from any height without compromising ergonomic posture.
EASYBRAKE®
Foot levers on all sides allow caregivers to easily activate or release the brakes. The ergonomic design ensures visibility and comfort.
FLEXIDRIVE® OPTION
Sprint can be equipped with a retractable 5th wheel featuring a shock absorber, making steering easier.
SAFETYSENSE®
Detects the caregiver's hand and stops the stretcher immediately when the hand is removed.
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1) Vinstrup J, Jakobsen MD, Madeleine P, Andersen LL. Biomechanical load during patient transfer with assistive devices: Cross-sectional study. Ergonomics. 2020 Sep;63(9):1164-1174. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2020.1764113. Epub 2020 May 21. PMID: 32362200.
2) Jacquier-Bret J, Gorce P. Prevalence of Body Area Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 2;20(1):841. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20010841. PMID: 36613163; PMCID: PMC9819551.
3) Sun W, Yin L, Zhang T, Zhang H, Zhang R, Cai W. Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses: A Meta-Analysis. Iran J Public Health. 2023 Mar;52(3):463-475. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v52i3.12130. PMID: 37124897; PMCID: PMC10135498.
4) Blay N, Roche MA, Duffield C, Gallagher R. Intrahospital transfers and the impact on nursing workload. J Clin Nurs. 2017 Dec;26(23-24):4822-4829. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13838. Epub 2017 Jul 10. PMID: 28382638.
5) LINET White paper. 2022 Best practice for patient transport in Sprint 200 for reducing WRMSDs.
2) Jacquier-Bret J, Gorce P. Prevalence of Body Area Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 2;20(1):841. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20010841. PMID: 36613163; PMCID: PMC9819551.
3) Sun W, Yin L, Zhang T, Zhang H, Zhang R, Cai W. Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Nurses: A Meta-Analysis. Iran J Public Health. 2023 Mar;52(3):463-475. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v52i3.12130. PMID: 37124897; PMCID: PMC10135498.
4) Blay N, Roche MA, Duffield C, Gallagher R. Intrahospital transfers and the impact on nursing workload. J Clin Nurs. 2017 Dec;26(23-24):4822-4829. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13838. Epub 2017 Jul 10. PMID: 28382638.
5) LINET White paper. 2022 Best practice for patient transport in Sprint 200 for reducing WRMSDs.