Immobilised trauma patients being treated in accident and emergency departments are often re-positioned or moved by clinical staff, usually nurses. The majority of patient platforms for trauma care while having hydraulic assistance mechanisms, still need physical input from carers when handling patients. This can lead to staff fatigue and workplace injury. Follow on effects include reduced operational efficiency and an increased corporate, legal and social risk.

Fully electric patient trolleys with battery backup reduce the manual handling burden on hospital staff without interrupt...