In all our projects, each solution we offer we want to be aligned not only with the needs and possibilities of each client, but also with a well-defined set of values that we respect and apply every time: continuous improvement, performance and responsibility. The significance of these values also applies to established manufacturers with whom we are proud to collaborate, one of which is Stryker. Stryker Corporation is known as a true leader in medical technology, having been present on the international stage for over 80 years and offering a broad portfolio of solutions designed for the hospital environment. They are recognized for their performance and versatility, the company always dedicating itself to the novelty element for each system offered as much as it dedicates itself to their efficiency. A special category of systems produced by Stryker and, at the same time, solutions offered by Dacorum, is the Stryker Acute Care range, which is represented by all patient transport systems, but also by high-performance hospital beds.
On May 24, 2023, we had the honor of organizing the “Be Smart, Be BackSmart” event, together with Stryker and in partnership with ForLife Kinetics, to showcase how the entire Stryker Acute Care range uses the most advanced mobility techniques to transport patients, and how the range of motorized stretchers plays an important role in increasing the comfort and safety of healthcare professionals. Importance?
In transporting patients, the human body usually exerts increased physical effort and overloads of some muscle groups and joints. These demands seem harmless in the short term, but on the other hand, being a repetitive work process, they have a slow and unnoticed effect that can cause serious long-term musculoskeletal problems, including postular problems or other diseases, but also a median drop in staff morale.
Therefore, it can be said that the Stryker Acute Care range of motorized stretchers was created to address both the patient and medical professionals. Each system has a special design designed to minimize handling and operating effort, and can be adjusted according to the user’s height for increased comfort, demonstrating with the help of motion sensors from ForLife Kinetics the difference it makes in reducing the musculoskeletal effort of the medical professional during handling and, Hence, the chances of long-term health problems occurring.
