Durable, Mobile Transport Stretcher for Everyday Clinical Use
The Nitrocare Glide SD09 General Duty Transport Stretcher is built for fast, secure and comfortable patient movement across hospitals, clinics and emergency care environments. Its 5th wheel directional control, gas-spring backrest and sturdy frame make it an ideal solution for facilities demanding reliable performance during transfers—without compromising patient safety or workflow efficiency.
Built to balance mobility, durability and X‑ray access, the Glide SD09 is a reliable all-purpose Medical stretcher for general and emergency use. Its steerable fifth wheel and central brake system streamline navigation, while the X‑ray cassette slide allows compatible views during patient transfer. The optional antimicrobial cushions address today’s infection-control priorities, making it a forward-thinking addition to any medical fleet.
Key Features:
- 5th wheel steering enables precise navigation and smoother directional control
- Rear brake step securely locks the stretcher in place during loading/unloading
- Retractable, lockable side rails enhance patient safety during transport
- Large central-locking castors (typically 8″) provide stable support and fast immobilization
- Gas-spring backrest adjustment for easy, single-hand comfort positioning
- Optional anti-microbial cushions promote hygiene and cross-contamination control
- Hydraulic height adjustment and tilt controls support ergonomic loading and positioning
- Full-length X‑ray cassette holder with sliding mechanism and stopper for imaging compatibility
- Robust metal chassis with chrome/stainless/aluminum build and electrostatic powder coating
Ideal for Use In:
- Hospital corridors and inpatient department transfers
- Emergency department and trauma unit transport
- Diagnostic and imaging suites needing cassette positioning
- Ambulatory surgical centers and outpatient clinics
- Any high-turnover facility requiring agile, durable stretcher performance
Product Specifications
| Backrest | Adjustable via gas spring mechanism |
| Height adjustment via hydraulic lift | 23.6"–35.8" / 600–910 mm |
| Leg section adjustable | Up to 45° with spring mechanism |
| Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg | Adjustable up to 13° via hydraulic lift |
| Box Frame tubing and profiles | 1.2" x 1.2", 2" x 2" / 30 x 30 mm, 50 x 50 mm |
| Rectangular Frame tubing and profiles | 1.6" x 0.8", 2" x 1.2" / 40 x 20 mm, 50 x 30 mm |
| Pipe Frame tubing and profiles | 1.34" Ø / 34 mm Ø |
| Central locking castors | 7.9" (200 mm) including 1 directional and 3 free; antistatic and fully lockable |
| Four corner bumpers | 4.9" Ø / 125 mm Ø for collision protection |
| Wire basket | 15.7" x 23.6" / 400 x 600 mm mounted under stretcher for patient belongings |
| Adjustable IV | Pole with 2 hooks, made of 0.05" (1.2 mm) chromed steel; usable at all four corners |