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Stretcher

usgb/ˈstretʃər/Volume
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Emergency SituationsPlay
Used when talking about medical or rescue emergencies requiring immobilization and transport. SlideFirefighters used a stretcher to evacuate the injured hiker.
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Medical EquipmentPlay
Refers to the equipment paramedics or hospitals use, not a common household item. SlideThe ER team rushed in with a stretcher.
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Mobility AssistancePlay
Means for safely moving patients who cannot walk on their own. SlidePlease bring a stretcher to transfer the patient to radiology.