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.
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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.