STRETCHER Meaning and
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A stretcher is a device typically composed of a strong frame or support structure designed to transport or carry an individual who is unable to walk or transport themselves due to injury, illness, or physical impairment. It is mainly used in medical contexts, such as hospitals, emergency services, or military facilities, but can also be found in other settings where the transportation of incapacitated individuals is required.
Typically rectangular in shape, a stretcher is a flat, rigid platform that is usually made of lightweight materials like metal, plastic, or a combination of both. The frame is engineered to provide stability and strength while ensuring the patient's safety during transportation. Stretchers often feature handles on either end, allowing multiple individuals to lift, tilt, or adjust the platform to accommodate the patient's needs.
Stretchers may incorporate additional features or attachments to enhance patient comfort and safety, such as adjustable headrests, side rails, or straps to secure the patient in place. Some stretchers are equipped with collapsible or foldable mechanisms, allowing for easy storage and portability when not in use.
The purpose of a stretcher is to facilitate the safe and efficient transfer of patients from one location to another, ensuring minimal discomfort or aggravation of their existing condition. They are instrumental in reducing the risk of further injury and providing a stable surface for medical professionals to administer care or perform necessary procedures while in transit.
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A sheet of canvas stretched to a frame with four handles, used for transporting the sick or wounded; a litter.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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One who or that which stretches; a piece of timber to keep other pieces extended; a brick or stone with its longer surface placed lengthwise in the face of a wall; a frame for carrying a person lying flat or slightly raised; a litter; an instr. for making boots or gloves somewhat easier.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of STRETCHER
The word stretcher can be traced back to the Middle English word strecchen, which meant to stretch or to extend. The term stretcher itself emerged in the late Middle English period, around the 14th century, and originally referred to a wooden framework used for stretching cloth or canvas. Over time, it came to encompass a device used for carrying the sick or injured, which was built on a similar principle of extension or expansion. The connection between these various meanings is the concept of elongating or expanding something, whether it is fabric or a frame, which gave rise to the term stretcher.
Similar spelling words for STRETCHER
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- sturtz,
- Streit,
- startup,
- stretchiness,
- stortz,
- startle,
- stirred,
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- sturdevant,
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