Stretchers are medical devices designed for the safe and efficient transport of patients who are unable to move themselves due to injury, illness, or medical procedures.

A stretcher is a medical device used to transport patients who require medical care. It is designed to be portable and is often used in emergency situations to move patients to and from ambulances, hospitals, or within medical facilities. Stretchers can be simple, consisting of a frame with a fabric surface, or more complex with adjustable features, wheels, and safety straps. Some stretchers are designed for specific environments, such as those used in ambulances, which may have locking mechanisms to secure them during transport. The primary purpose of a stretcher is to provide a safe and efficient means of transporting patients who are unable to move themselves due to injury, illness, or medical procedures.