As patient trolleys and stretchers are so specialised and built in much lower volumes than standard hospital beds, there are a lower number of dedicated manufacturers globally. Most global brands offer a limited selection of patient trolleys to complement their portfolio of products or services that they promote worldwide.
Some of the brands that are imported into Australia are known for their world leading design, innovation and reliability-in no particular order.
Stryker
Based in the USA, the Stryker Corporation is an American multinational medical technologies corporation, and one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and driven to make healthcare better.
They offer innovative products and services in Orthopedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
Howard Wright
Based in New Zealand and specializing in hospital ward and intensive care beds, Howard Wright’s design approach has resulted in a range of medical beds and stretchers which are easy, safe, efficient and enjoyable to use.
This has been achieved by having a simple purpose “to make human care easier” and a philosophy of continuous improvement.
Hausted
Based in the USA and well known for specialty stretchers, Hausted offers a broad line of patient handling solutions with attention to detail that results in better patient care and a better working environment for the caregiver.
They have helped customers improve patient throughput, efficiency and safety by reducing the number of patient transfers.
Linet
Based in Europe, Linet is a major European manufacturer of hospital and nursing beds. The company’s portfolio includes solutions designed for intensive care, products for regular in-bed treatment and also special beds for old people’s homes and long-term care facilities.
AneticAid
Based in the UK, a designer and manufacturer of medical devices for patient transport, treatment and recovery, taking pride in harnessing the latest advances in materials and technology to design and develop their products.
Techlem
Based in Canada, Techlem delivers tailored patient handling solutions to hospital sites, surgical centers, and medical clinics around the world. Their medical stretchers deliver substantial clinical value and return on investment based on days in service and clinical functionality.
However, as always, a trusted brand is much more than just the label on the end of a product, so it is recommended that you do your research thoroughly and consider what is most important for you. To ensure you have made the right decision and partnered with the best brand, always make certain that;
- The entire interaction and experience is transparent.
- The live demonstrations and trials are fair.
- The cost and feature comparisons are clear.
- The expected clinical outcomes are proven, and
- The after sales service can be completely relied on for many years to come.
So, there are six other companies to consider when purchasing your medical equipment from a manufacturer. Hopefully this is helpful and has shed some light on the variety of options out there, as at the end of the day we want our customers to be as informed as possible.
