
Patient Handling Equipment Market Is Expecting Worldwide Growth By 2021
February 3, 2017 6:07 pmHealthcare organisation are increasing the adoption of patient handling equipment to avoid the injuries often caused by manual handling. Patient handling tasks includes transferring, lifting, and re-positioning (turning patients in bed, giving patients baths on the bed, patient dressings, etc.) Patient handling equipment include stretchers, I.V. poles and accessories, operating table pads, armboard pads, wheelchair, medical beds, and scooters. Stretchers, wheelchairs, and scooters are used for moving patients who require medical care. Medical beds allow patients to change position for comfort and provide a comfortable sleep environment. Patient handling comprises the lifting, lowering, holding, pushing, or pulling of patients. Patient handling equipment are mobility, disability, and rehabilitation equipment specifically designed to provide comfort and quality of sleep to hospitalised patients... View Article