If you are a medical professional or work in the healthcare system, it is highly probable that at some point you have used some piece of medical equipment that didn't really perform the job you needed it for, or was poorly designed, hard to operate, or too costly for the return it offered. Wouldn't it be great if medical equipment manufacturers truly understood how this equipment was used in the everyday real world of healthcare, if they listened to input from medical professionals, caregivers and the patients themselves, subsequently factoring in all of that input into the design of their equipment?

Well, look no further than Winco Manufacturing, because that is exactly what they do.  With patient and caregiver comfort and safety as their number one priority, they have been creating superior quality healthcare furnishings and equipment for over 60 years. Relying on input from patients, caregivers and medical professionals and therapists, Winco has a long and proud history of providing state-of-the-art products that enhance patient security and comfort, improve caregiver safety and convenience, and meet professional healthcare facility requirements for durability, functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Their newly reconfigured Stretchair line is no exception, as the new S550 and S750 Patient Transfer Stretchairs now replace the old S300 and S675 models. Rehabmart is very pleased to introduce these two new and improved Stretchairs to more professional healthcare consumers because of the many benefits that this design offers. This special patient transport chair effortlessly converts to a lay flat, height adjustable stretcher for safer patient transfer between surfaces of varying height. Typically safer for patients and caregivers, level lateral transfers also help to avoid the anxiety many patients can experience with lift or sling transfer equipment.

The S550 Patient Transfer Stretchair supports up to 550 pounds and features a wider 25 inch seat for additional comfort and enhanced positioning. Making patient transfer easier for both the caregiver and the patient, the Stretchair helps to reduce strain and prevent injury while positioning patients by utilizing the Stretchair's powered vertical lift and recline operation. The patient lays flat as height is being adjusted, eliminating the need for an additional lift or sling by offering this safer, level lateral transfer. The S550 Stretchair offers additional features to further enhance patient and caregiver comfort and safety including central locking and steering capabilities, a dual mounting point IV pole, O2 Cylinder holder, a patient accessible safety belt, independent leg rests and adjustable armrests.

  
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The S750 Bariatric Patient Transfer Stretchair offers a much safer solution to bariatric patient transport and transfer by reducing the amount of lifting required by caregivers when conducting a transfer. Providing the same powered conversion from chair to a lay flat position as the S550 Stretchair, the S750 supports up to 750 pounds, making it the perfect choice for larger patients. The armrests, foot rests and leg rests can be individually adjusted to better suit the individual user's requirements and comfort. The Bariatric Stretchair also comes standard with a removable HD battery pack and charger, O2 Cylinder holder, IV pole, rear storage bin, and a patient accessible safety belt.

Both Stretchair models offer a choice of Standard Vinyl, Upgraded Vinyl or SilverTek Fabric, all in a multitude of color selections to complement any décor. The significant weight capacity, independent leg rests, and flexibility in configuration and powered positioning make the Stretchair well suited for a wide variety of healthcare applications including ambulances and emergency rooms, long-term care, outpatient surgery, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, orthopedics and bariatric Centers of Excellence.

"Winco continues to listen and respond to our customers and their requests to provide solutions," said Jim Ankoviak, President and CEO of Winco. "The Stretchair is an important safe patient handling tool for any facility focused on reducing patient and caregiver risk." Besides reducing dangers often associated with other lift systems, the Stretchair can also help with reducing the number of patient transfers required between and within departments, as just one device is used for both transport and transfer. Representing an unmatched combination of flexibility, durability and value, the new lineup of Winco's Stretcher products from Rehabmart are exactly the kind of medical equipment you've always wanted at your facility as they are created with real world input from professionals and patients just like you.


Carol Koenigsknecht,
Medical Consumer Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO