Great during patient transfers and among other times necessary, the fifth castor is a lockable wheel used and activated with the brake in the go position.

Among the features improved by the fifth castor include easier manoeuvrability (down narrow and long corridors), prevent carer/staff injury, in particular, personnel torsional rotation, and prevent other work-related musculoskeletal disorders or injuries.

For more information on the fifth castor, watch the video provided below.