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Stretchers

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Definition: Bed-like structures for transporting or temporarily holding patients.     
See Also Transportation of Patients
Other names Wheeled Stretcher; Trolleys, Patient; Trolley, Patient; Stretchers, Wheeled; Stretchers, Rescue; Stretchers, Patient Holding; Stretchers, Emergency Room; Stretchers, Ambulance; Stretcher, Wheeled; Stretcher, Rescue; Stretcher, Patient Holding; Stretcher, Emergency Room; Stretcher, Ambulance; Room Stretchers, Emergency; Room Stretcher, Emergency; Rescue Stretcher; Patient Trolley; Patient Litter; Patient Holding Stretcher; Litters, Patient

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