There is a reason why you're not meant to move someone after he's been in an accident, yet this must be done in order to get the victim to a hospital. The Lenify Collapsible Emergency Stretcher was designed to disrupt the position of a patient's body as little as possible so that the only lifting done is carried out with a stiff support beneath him.
Danny Lin's concept divides the ambulance board into three sections, offering compact storage as a bonus. But the real purpose of these separate pieces is so that each can be easily slid under the person and finally snapped together. The Lenify Collapsible Emergency Stretcher maintains a rigidity once it's been assembled around the injured, incorporating a raised edge to reduce sliding.
On-Site-Assembled Stretchers
Lenify Stretcher Reduces the Risk of Inflicting Additional Injuries
Trend Themes
1. Collapsible Medical Equipment - The concept of on-site-assembled stretchers could lead to a trend of collapsible medical equipment that is easier to store and transport.
2. Patient-centric Medical Devices - The Lenify Stretcher is an example of how medical devices are becoming more patient-centric and focused on reducing further injury and discomfort during transport.
3. Innovative Medical Transport Solutions - The Lenify Stretcher highlights the potential for innovation in medical transport solutions, particularly in improving patient safety and comfort during transport.
Industry Implications
1. Emergency Medical Services - The EMS industry could benefit from the development of collapsible, patient-centric medical equipment like the Lenify Stretcher to improve patient safety and comfort during transport.
2. Medical Devices - The development of innovative, patient-centric medical devices like the Lenify Stretcher could disrupt the medical device industry towards more efficient, safer and comfortable devices for patients and medical staff.
3. Transportation and Logistics - The transportation and logistics industry could benefit from the development of medical transport solutions that are more patient-centric, efficient and cost-effective.