In the olden days, sedan chair was the traditional means of transportation in China, and this kind of people-carrying vehicle was usually used for the travel of nobles or rich people. In modern hospitals, sedan chairs are called "hospital sedan chairs" and are mainly used for patient transportation, so they are also called "hospital couches". The hospital sedan chair is usually carried by four people, because it mainly carries the weight of the patient, so the sedan chair is designed and made with great attention to detail to achieve maximum comfort and stability.
The sedan chair in hospitals, as one of the important medical equipments, is mainly used for patient transfer, moving patients from one place to another. Especially for critically ill patients, the use of litters is often required to transport them from wards to examination rooms, operating rooms or other departments. In addition, the sedan chair helps to prevent accidents during the transfer of patients and provides easy access to the work of healthcare workers.
With the continuous development of medical technology, the hospital sedan chair has also evolved and improved. Modern hospital sedan chairs are often made of steel or aluminum alloys that are lightweight, durable and easy to clean. In addition, removable and automatic controls are often added, further improving the safety and comfort of the sedan chair.