The utility of compact, easily transportable patient carriers is maximized in scenarios where immediate medical intervention is required in locations with limited access or challenging terrain. Examples include wilderness search and rescue operations, mass casualty incidents occurring outside established medical facilities, or emergency evacuations from confined spaces such as building collapses or industrial accidents.
Their inherent advantage lies in enabling prompt patient stabilization and movement from the point of injury to definitive medical care, potentially mitigating further harm and improving outcomes. Historically, reliance on improvised methods or delayed transport due to logistical constraints has resulted in poorer patient prognosis. The introduction and refinement of lightweight, rapidly deployable stretchers represent a significant advancement in pre-hospital emergency care.
