Hydraulic Adjustability and Positional Control for Clinical Transport
The VM-PTSD01 (Nitrocare SD01) provides three positional adjustment functions essential to safe patient transport and bedside care: hydraulic hi-lo height adjustment to match diagnostic table heights and support safe transfers, Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positioning via a controlled damper system, and headrest elevation with a gas-spring damper mechanism for respiratory and comfort positioning. These functions combine to make the stretcher suitable for a wide range of clinical scenarios, from emergency reception and pre-operative holding to post-procedural recovery and inter-departmental transfer. All adjustments are caregiver-operable without the maintenance overhead or power requirements associated with motorised systems.
Construction, Mobility, and Patient Safety Features
The SD01 frame is constructed from stainless and metal structural components with an electrostatic powder-coated finish to withstand rigorous hospital disinfection protocols. Adjustable and lockable side rails in aluminium and stainless metal provide a continuous fall-prevention barrier for patients in transit. The stretcher rolls on four 125 mm diameter, 360°-rotating import castors controlled by a central mechanical braking bar mounted on the lower front of the frame, enabling single-step parking lock and directional control. Plastic protection bumpers on all corners reduce impact damage to walls and doorframes during busy ward transfers.
Standard Accessories and Availability in South Africa
The VM-PTSD01 (Nitrocare SD01) ships with a comprehensive accessory package: a height-adjustable IV pole, an oxygen cylinder holder, two urine bag holders, a multi-purpose wire basket for patient belongings, a towel rack, accessories slots, a patient restraint belt, and a two-piece leg holder set. The included antibacterial and waterproof mattress is ready for immediate clinical use without supplementary procurement. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-PTSD01 (Nitrocare SD01) is suited to hospital emergency departments, surgical units, radiology, and any department requiring a reliable, fully equipped manual transport platform.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Nitrocare SD01 |
| Vital Medical Code | VM-PTSD01 |
| Stretcher Type | Multifunctional manual hydraulic transport stretcher |
| Frame Material | Stainless and metal structure, electrostatic powder-coated |
| Height Adjustment | Hydraulic lift |
| Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg | Damper system |
| Headrest Adjustment | Gas-spring damper system |
| Side Rails | Adjustable and lockable, aluminium and stainless metal |
| Castors | 4 x 125 mm, 360° rotating |
| Braking System | Central mechanical bar, lower front |
| Corner Bumpers | Plastic protection bumpers |
| IV Pole | Height-adjustable, included |
| Oxygen Cylinder Holder | Included |
| Mattress | Antibacterial, waterproof, included |
| Urine Bag Holders | Included |
| Multi-Purpose Basket | Included |
| Towel Rack | Included |
| Accessories Slots | Included |
| Patient Belt | Included |
| Leg Holder Set | 2 pcs, included |
