Abstract: A system including a patient transport apparatus having and a track assembly with a belt for engaging stairs, and a loading device configured to engage the patient transport apparatus for loading and unloading from a transport vehicle. The loading device includes a stage, a receiver arranged for translational movement relative to the stage between a lowered position and a raised position, a dock operatively attached to the receiver for supporting the patient transport apparatus, and an elevating mechanism operably coupled between the stage and the receiver, the elevating mechanism being operable between a first mode defined with a first lifting force acting on the receiver, and a second mode defined with a second lifting force acting on the receiver to for moving the receiver and the patient transport apparatus loaded onto the dock into a secured configuration for transit with the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible holder for receiving an oxygen container is configured to be attached to a support structure of a patient transport apparatus. The holder includes elongated upper and lower panels, a flexible interface extending between the upper panel and the lower panel to form an expandable compartment with an opening for receiving the oxygen container in a lateral direction, and lower sliding strips extending laterally along an interior surface of the lower panel. The lower sliding strips are configured to provide a decreased frictional force relative to the lower panel when receiving the oxygen container within the expandable compartment.

Abstract: A collapsible holder for receiving an oxygen container is configured to be attached to a support structure of a patient transport apparatus. The holder includes elongated upper and lower panels, a flexible interface extending between the upper panel and the lower panel to form an expandable compartment with an opening for receiving the oxygen container in a lateral direction, and lower sliding strips extending laterally along an interior surface of the lower panel. The lower sliding strips are configured to provide a decreased frictional force relative to the lower panel when receiving the oxygen container within the expandable compartment.

Abstract: A collapsible holder for receiving an oxygen container is configured to be attached to a support structure of a patient transport apparatus. The holder includes elongated upper and lower panels, a flexible interface extending between the upper panel and the lower panel to form an expandable compartment with an opening for receiving the oxygen container in a lateral direction, and lower sliding strips extending laterally along an interior surface of the lower panel. The lower sliding strips are configured to provide a decreased frictional force relative to the lower panel when receiving the oxygen container within the expandable compartment.