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Info | Patient Trolley / Stretcher Dropside Operations

Learn how to safely operate a patient trolley dropside, ensuring efficient and correct handling of beds and trolleys in hospital settings.

Written by Joel B

Updated at May 8th, 2024

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Classic style dropside. Deluxe style dropside. Horizontal rail dropside.

There are several styles of dropside, the most common being the Classic style with vertical risers and Deluxe style which lowers and folds underneath the stretcher top. 

Classic style dropside.

  • To release, lift the dropside lock tab and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock.

Deluxe style dropside. 

  • To release, lift the dropside lock tab and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock. 

Horizontal rail dropside. 

  • To release, pull the dropside lock knob out and then lower the dropside. When the dropside is lifted into its upright position, it will automatically lock.
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