In constructing mountain rescue stretchers, different factors such as portability and strength are required to be evaluated. Achieving both of these attributes simultaneously would seem contradicting. The patient’s movement over rough terrains is made easier using shock-absorbing wheels which aids in protecting the patient. Such stretchers greatly enhance the ease of transporting patients to medical facilities located in high altitude mountainous regions. Indeed, the stretchers help in rescuing injured hikers and mountain climbers which improves the efficiency of emergency services throughout the world.
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