Stretcher loading system Power-LOAD

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Overview
The Power-LOAD by Stryker is an electrically powered stretcher/cot loading system designed for emergency medical services to reduce physical strain during loading and unloading of stretchers and to secure the stretcher during patient transport.

Benefits

• Reduces risk of musculoskeletal injuries (back, shoulders, knees, legs) related to lifting, carrying and moving patients.
• Decreases physical effort required for loading and unloading stretchers/cots on ambulances and patient transport vehicles.
• Reported improvements in staff ergonomics and satisfaction when integrated into daily EMS workflows.

Clinical and survey data

• A one-year retrospective review with an EMS provider in Denmark reported 27% fewer cot-related injuries for crews using a powered system compared with manual systems.
• Stryker satisfaction survey (May–Sept 2016) of 295 paramedics in Europe: 33% of respondents reported reduced physical effort when using Power-LOAD and Power-PRO XT.
• Study and survey data cited on the product page (Stryker data on file; study citations provided).

Resources
Product brochure (PDF) and demo videos available for technical review and training.

Technical specifications

• Product name: Power-LOAD
• Manufacturer: Stryker
• Product type: Electrically powered stretcher/cot loading system
• Intended users: Emergency medical services professionals (paramedics)
• Primary purpose: Reduce musculoskeletal injury risk and physical effort during loading/unloading and secure stretcher during transport
• Maximum load capacity: 395 kg
• Device classification / marking: Class I, CE marked
• Related product(s): Power-PRO XT
• Last updated: March 2024