Stair Chairs are an instrumental piece of modern-day EMS equipment. They help medics move alert patients up or down stairs while secured to the chair.The two prominent companies that manufacture stair chairs for the US EMS market are FERNO & STRYKER. There are three main types of stair chairs:
- Manual chair without tracks
- This type of chair is lightweight and requires operators to lift and carry the chair.
- Manual chair with tracks
- Chairs with tracks grip the edges of steps, helping the chair descent safely.
- Power stair chair
- Power stair chairs provide smooth operation and enhanced safety features.
FERNO Stair Chair Options
The FERNO Transcend + PowerTraxx are an incredibly safe and powerful option for patient transportation. The motorized track system and chair carry the weight of the patient, reducing strain and fatigue for EMS workers.
- Two battery options: the ENDURACharge 36V runs up to 40 flights of stairs per charge, or the
- Milwaukee 28V lithium-ion battery runs up to 30 flights of stairs per charge. Both are rechargeable.
- The POWERTraxx Conversion Kit can retrofit powered tracks to the manual Transcend Stair Chair.
- Stair Bright offers integrated LED scene lights to illuminate surroundings up to 1 flight of stairs with two brightness options.
- Easy to operate with a wireless controller
- 550 lb weight capacity aids in bariatric transport
- Standard features include IV Clip, Extending lift handles, Nylon Restraints, Molded seat and back, 8 in Rear wheels, and 5 in Front swivel wheels.
- Optional features include Wheel locks, footrest, Extending lift bar, Rear Lift handles, and Glide Bar.
Even without motorized tracks, the FERNO Transcend Stair Chair (without Power Traxx) provides increased safety for both patient and operator.
- 550 lb weight capacity
- Standard features include Headrest, Rear lift handles, and restraint set.
- Optional features include Wheel locks, Extending lift bar, Footrest, Armrests, Tri-Spoke wheels, Rear lift handles, and a Glide bar.
Stryker Stair Chair Options
The 6252 Manual Chair allows caregivers/operators to transport patients without lifting. The built-in descent control makes this chair incredibly safe and reliable.
- Patented Stair-TREAD tacks allow easy evacuation downstairs by a single operator
- Shown to help reduce the risk of operator injury
- Adjustable handles, track angle, and built-in descent control enhance safety
- 500 lb weight capacity
The Stryker Model 6254 Evacuation Chairis a hand-carried, lightweight device, designed for evacuation of disabled or injured persons weighing up to 500 lb from multilevel facilities.It is intended to aid in the transportation of passengers up and/or down a flight of stairs in an evacuation setting, whether it be for medical conditions, service interruptions, emergencies, and/or accidents.
- An extendable handle allows the operator to have a forward-facing, upright posture
- Foot end lift handles extend, allowing two caregivers to lift an evacuee over obstacles or upstairs.
- 500 lb weight capacity
Master Medical Equipment is here to answer any questions about these life-saving devices. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service department is here to help you find a solution! Call us at 866-530-9032 or request a quote here!
