Abstract: A combination comprises a patient-support device and one or more carts that dock to the patient-support device. Some of the disclosed carts that dock to the patient-support device have pivotable storage bins. Some of the disclosed carts have equipment-carrying surfaces. Some of the disclosed carts have work surfaces or trays that move between storage and use positions. One of the disclosed carts has a storage module that transfers from a frame of the cart to a base of the patient-support device.

Abstract: A device for facilitating a medical examination includes a movable body having a storage compartment therein and a door member movably mounted to the body for at least partially covering the storage compartment. A supporting unit is mounted to the body for supporting a foot of a patient during the performance of a medical examination.

Abstract: The support element (4) is provided with a plurality of connectors (7), (8), (11) which receive corresponding counter-connectors of a blood treatment device. The support element is also predisposed to include a fluid distribution circuitry cooperating with the blood treatment device in order to provide an integrated module for blood treatment. An assembly process of the integrated module for blood treatment is also described.

Abstract: A bathroom storage system convenient for storage of hair care items, such as hair blowers and hair curling irons wherein receptacles are positioned in a bathroom cabinet to extend around the sink and into the normally unused upper space of the cabinet; the items being inserted into the receptacles and retrieved from the receptacles through a pivoting front panel and having inserted tubes projecting from inner ends to receive hot tips of hair curling irons and the like; and the receptacles being cantilevered from a front face of the cabinet, with a pivoted lip of each receptacle secured to the front face and hinge connections allowing the receptacles to extend angularly downwardly from the front panel.

Abstract: An anabolic chamber constructed of a plastic with additives to create desirable characteristics such as resistance to corrosion and bacteria growth. The anabolic chamber has a double-wall structure with internal support ribs for creating a water jacket for facilitating maintaining temperature control within the chamber. Features such as handles, mounting blocks and surface detail are created integral to the anabolic chamber.

Abstract: A dental supply cart comprising a base unit, a top that is rotatable and/or horizontally movable forward and rearward relative to the base unit and an upright open supply cabinet attached to the top is disclosed. The base unit has a number of drawers therein for storage purposes and has articulating arms on the front surface thereof to hold various supply lines and instruments required by the dentist when providing services. A rotating mechanism and/or telescoping track members are interposed between the top and the base unit permitting the top with the supply cabinet thereon to be rotated and/or moved horizontally forward and rearward relative to the base unit. The dental supply cart is typically placed adjacent to or behind the head of the patient so that it is readily available to the dentist while performing the required dental services.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.

Abstract: A surgical console having a panel display mounted on a three-axis gimbel that permits articulation of the panel display via swivel, spin and tilt axes. The articulation mechanism uses two helix cable wraps with a single continuous cable that allows for large rotation of the panel display. The continuous cable simplifies construction and minimizes the electrical signal noise to the panel display.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a safety cabinet with an interior that is enclosed by a housing and a housing front side with a work opening that can be closed with a height-adjustable window. The safety cabinet contains an operating unit for controlling device functions which is integrated into the housing. The operating unit comprises at least one rocker button, the button assignment of which changes depending on the operating state of the safety cabinet in such a way that a certain device function can be controlled in the respective operating state by actuating a button of the rocker button.

Abstract: A headwall is adapted for use with a bed in a room of a healthcare facility. The headwall comprises a service delivery unit movable relative to a wall of the room between a storage position and a use position allowing the bed to dock to the service delivery unit to receive one or more services from the service delivery unit. It is disclosed to use the headwall to provide services to patient care equipment mounted to a side rail of the bed. Such patient care equipment is, for example, a chest drainage unit, an infusion unit, or a vacuum bandage unit.

Abstract: A docking station can engage a medical device such as a defibrillator. In a typical application, the docking station is mounted to a crash cart, and the medical device can be docked or undocked from the docking station. When the medical device is docked with the docking station, the medical device is held securely. In one embodiment, the docking station includes a base and a platform that supports the medical device, and the platform has at least some freedom to rotate relative to the base.

Abstract: An automated biological sample analysis system and method for use in incubating and analyzing multiple samples for protein crystallization. A temperature controlled cabinet houses sample storage, sample transport, and sample imaging systems. The operation of the system is automated and can be controlled by software, which can be reconfigured remotely. An array of storage shelves includes multiple shelf columns arranged around a core. Multiple banks of removable shelves arranged as magazines are accessed through a door on the cabinet. Each shelf stores a multi-well plate and different sizes can be stored in different shelves. The core houses a sample transport system that includes a multi-axis robot that rotates about a vertical axis to access the shelves in the shelf array. The transport system retrieves and replaces the multi-well plates in the shelves and can move plates from the shelves to an imaging system where each sample can be automatically imaged.

Abstract: A shoe shine and pedicure kit for organizing pedicure and shoe shining accessories and also performing shoe shines and pedicures. The shoe shine and pedicure kit includes a cabinet assembly including a cabinet member having an open top, and also having front, side, and back walls; and also including drawers being removably disposed in the cabinet member; and also includes a toe manicuring support member being removably disposed upon the open top of the cabinet member; and further includes a toe-clippings tray being mounted to the cabinet member; and also includes a shoe shining support member being removably disposed upon the toe manicuring support member; and further includes a light-emitting assembly being mounted to the cabinet member; and also includes a magnifying lens assembly being mounted to the cabinet member; and further includes shoe shine and pedicure accessories for shining shoes and for manicuring toe nails.

Abstract: A combination (10, 110, 210,310) comprises a patient-support device (12) and one or more carts (14, 114,214, 314) that dock to the patient-support device (12). Some of the disclosed carts (14, 114,214, 314) that dock to the patient-support device (12) have pivotable storage bins (50, 150, 250, 350). Some of the disclosed carts (14, 114,214,314) have equipment-carrying surfaces (54, 154,254,354). Some of the disclosed carts (14, 114,214, 314) have work surfaces or trays (52, 152, 352) that move between storage and use positions. One of the disclosed carts (314) has a storage module (330) that transfers from a frame (316) of the cart (314) to a base (18) of the patient-support device (12).

Abstract: A drawer for use in a dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tray movable between an open position and a closed position. An insert, approximately the length of the tray, is carried by the tray and defines the volume of the drawer. A lockable or sealable lid is carried by the insert. A release mechanism is provided to connect the insert to the tray in a manner that allows the insert to be easily disconnected from the tray. Removal of the insert enables inserts to be swapped so that inserts from which inventory has been depleted can be replaced with stocked inserts. A dispensing cabinet and a method of restocking the cabinet are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for facilitating a medical examination includes a movable body having a storage compartment therein and a door member movably mounted to the body for at least partially covering the storage compartment. A supporting unit is mounted to the body for supporting a foot of a patient during the performance of a medical examination.

Abstract: A movable arm for a surgical tray that is connected to the surgical console, is adjustable for height and allows for full, unlimited 360° rotation of the tray. The arm mechanism includes a movable wedge plate containing a sloped or ramped depression that cooperates with one end of a motion transfer pin. Horizontal movement of the wedge plate causes vertical movement of the pin. The other end of the pin, opposite the wedge plate, actuates a release mechanism that allows the arm on which the tray is mounted to be raised and lowered via a pressurized gas cylinder. Such a construction allows the tray to be rotated a full 360° without affecting the arm release mechanism.

Abstract: A surgical console having a panel display mounted on a three-axis gimbel that permits articulation of the panel display via swivel, spin and tilt axes. The articulation mechanism uses two helix cable wraps with a single continuous cable that allows for large rotation of the panel display. The continuous cable simplifies construction and minimizes the electrical signal noise to the panel display.

Abstract: A surgical console containing a protective drawer sized and shaped to receive a footswitch or other peripheral device. The electrical/communications connection between the peripheral device and the console is contained internally to the console. The drawer protects the peripheral device and any cabling associated with the peripheral device and provides a convenient and safe way of moving the peripheral device along with the console. The internal electrical/communications connection allows the device to be stored in the drawer without disconnecting the device from the console.

Abstract: An instrument delivery head for supporting hand-held instruments used in dental and other medical procedures. The instrument delivery head includes base and a lid connected to the base for movement between open and closed positions. Various instrument controls are supported by the lid so that the controls are accessible when the lid is opened. After the control adjustments are made, the lid is closed to conceal the controls within the instrument delivery head.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a modular desk includes a frame defining a periphery of a worksurface area and at least one opening formed within the worksurface area. A storage accessory is removeably received in the opening and releaseably engages the frame. In one embodiment, the frame further comprises a plurality of sockets formed therein. An accessory includes a stanchion having an insert portion received in at least one of the plurality of sockets. In one embodiment, an accessory includes a flexible membrane, which forms at least a portion of a worksurface. A method of reconfiguring a worksurface with various accessories is also provided, as is a method for storing an article on a worksurface.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a safety cabinet with an interior enclosed by a housing and with a housing front comprising a working opening that can be closed with a height-adjustable front pane. The safety cabinet exhibits a fixed operating unit for controlling device functions that is integrated into the housing. A remote operating unit for controlling device functions that is spatially separated from the safety cabinet is also present. A receiver for receiving control signals emitted by the remote operating unit is also integrated into the safety cabinet. The remote operating unit not connected to the housing of the safety cabinet can be taken into the interior of the safety cabinet and removed from it by the operator without the necessity for the hands to touch nonsterile areas to operate the safety cabinet. Thereby the danger of contamination by entraining contaminants from the exterior into the interior is markedly reduced.

Abstract: A modular haircut working section arrangement allowing adjacent customers to have a haircut without facing each other, and assuring an effective and safe haircut in a relatively small space. The working section has (1) a working cabinet, comprising a front cabinet to which a chair is opposed and being provided with a mirror, a storage section and a card holder, and (2) a side cabinet where an information input terminal device, including a card reader for making the customer and staff information electronic, is provided. A dust box having an opening and shutting plate is also provided with an opening/closing switch for detection is arranged under the haircut chair. A controller connects the information input terminals of a plurality of working sections.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlling access to medical items. At least one ratcheting drawer is provided having a plurality of bins adapted to hold the medical items and disposed to become exposed sequentially as the drawer is opened. A latching mechanism engages the ratcheting drawer to prevent the drawer from opening. A sensor detects the position of the drawer relative to the bins and, when access to the contents of a particular bin is authorized, the latching mechanism disengages until the specific bin is exposed, as determined by the sensor.

Abstract: A device for storing pills and indicating quantity of the pills to be taken at times specifically indicated thereon that includes a housing and a dial rotatably mounted to the housing. The housing has a plurality of drawers for storing different pills. The dial includes an axle that is rotatably mounted along the top of the housing, a pair of end caps that are disposed over the pair of ends of the axle, respectively, quantity indica disposed in line along the axle and aligned with the drawers, respectively, and time indica that are disposed on the longitudinal side wall of each end cap and aligned with the quantity indica associated with that time so as the dial is rotated to the specific time indica, the quantity india in line therewith indicates quantity of the pills to be taken from the drawers aligned therewith.

Abstract: A storage device (100′) is provided for controlling access to medical items. The storage device (100′) has a drawer (104′) with a plurality of rows (115′), and a cover (200′) over each row (115′) of the drawer (104′) to secure the medical items in the bins (116′) located in the individual rows (115′) of the drawer (104′). The storage device (104′) has an unlocking member (208′) that is moveable between a first position and a second position to engage a specific cover (200′) of the drawer (104′) and thereby allow one of the covers (200′) to be opened when the drawer (104′) is opened. A sensor (130′) detects the position of the drawer (104′) and, when access to the contents of a particular bin (116′) is authorized, a control mechanism (117′) disengages until the specific bin (116′) is exposed, as determined by the sensor (130′).

Abstract: An organizing apparatus for medical instruments includes an elongated substantially rigid support member having opposite ends, a releasable attachment member depending downward from each of the opposite ends for detachable attachment to opposite side edges of a substantially planar support surface, and an elongated line holder mounted on a top surface of the support member and having a plurality of resilient holding members defining line receiving and holding areas between adjacent holding members.

Abstract: An improved cart for a surgical console. The cart includes a base, an internal frame coupled to the base, and an external housing substantially encasing the internal frame. The external housing comprises a single piece of molded plastic. The external housing prevents operating room fluid ingress into the internal frame. Therefore, the internal frame, its various portions, and the various electronic apparatus and consumables that are stored therein are protected from corrosion and damage.

Abstract: A fume hood includes a top, bottom sidewalls, front panel and a back panel that define an enclosed workspace. The fume hood also includes a movable sash for opening and closing an access opening. The fume hood also includes an air chamber having an inlet in the front panel. The air chamber includes a baffle system that evenly distributes the inlet air as the air travels through the air chamber. An unimpeded flow of air is discharged downward and away from the breathing zone of the technician and proximate to the sash to reduce the forward momentum of air trying to escape the fume hood. In an alternate embodiment, the fume hood also includes a pressure pipe for drawing a small quantity of air from the air chamber and directing a flow of air between the movable sash and the header panel. This flow of air from the pressure pipe increases the relative pressure difference between the movable sash and the header panel of the fume hood.

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a servicing system appropriate for many environments, including medical environments. The servicing system may be used to position, organize, support, and move commonly used equipment and services in a desired area of a facility. The servicing system may include a suspension system, a service module, a detachable equipment support assembly, and a mobile platform for decoupling, docking, supporting, and moving the equipment support assembly to and from the service module. The suspension system may be fixedly secured to structural reinforcement members in a ceiling, the service module may be attached at a distal end of the suspension system, and the equipment support assembly may be removably attached to the service module.

Abstract: A grinding machine turret enclosure system and an integrated computer monitor. The turret system comprises a pair of curved turret doors which are disposed between a circular top enclosure and a circular bottom turret platform. Each turret door forms a circular arc of approximately 130°, and each door is slideably positioned within a respective circular channel. Access to a grinding machine staging area is provided by sliding one or both doors in a circular direction, within its channel, away from the other door. When both doors are fully opened, access of approximately 230° is created around the staging area. A computer monitor, which is used to set grinding coordinates, is pivotally attached to the top of the circular enclosure such that a grinding operator may revolve the monitor around the staging area to the area where adjustments are being made.

Abstract: A rectangular compartment for receiving and dispensing pressurized gas cylinders. The compartment, for its use, requires a minimal space both inside and outside the compartment. The compartment contains a tank receiving unit configured to receive multiple tanks arranged in files. The tank receiving unit is pivoted near its center of mass so as to permit easy rotation in place of the tank receiving unit. The compartment is provided with an access door. When the access door is open and the tank receiving unit is rotated outward to receive tanks, the tank receivers in a file project a short distance outside the compartment and are arranged one above the other. When the access door is closed, the tanks are in an upright position and secured in that position by an interlock between the tank receiving unit and the access door.

Abstract: A device for carrying and displaying medical articles, wherein the device comprises an upper cabinet with a top transparent lid hinged to a back wall of the cabinet and capable of being opened around the hinged connection, the cabinet housing a plurality of boxes which in turn define corresponding divisions by a plurality of partition walls, for organizing the articles into separate spaces within each box, the cabinet being mounted at an upper end of a supporting stand for mounting the device from the floor.

Abstract: A laboratory incubator includes a cabinet having four walls, a top wall and lower wall. The cabinet encloses the interior of an incubation chamber which is accessible through a door which is provided on one side wall. In addition, the laboratory incubator has a leveling indicator mounted to the top wall of the cabinet and/or upon an interior shelf located within the incubation chamber of the cabinet. The laboratory incubator also provides a set of adjustable feet mounted to the cabinet which support the cabinet.

Abstract: A modular laboratory cabinet assembly includes a pair of end units in inverted relation to one another, and at least one intermediate module interposed therebetween. A door is pivotably attached to the end units. Each end unit having a plurality of elongated supporting members and the intermediate module is formed with a plurality of columns. In the assembled condition, the supporting members and columns are aligned to form a continuous air-tight passage extending through the entire assembly.

Abstract: A dental treatment system which can include at least one dental bracket table; at least one portable base unit; and at least one suspension device coupled between the at least one dental bracket table and the at least one portable base unit, the at least one suspension device structured to allow a dental patient chair to be positioned substantially below the at least one dental bracket table. A dental treatment system which can include a portable enclosure structured to support at least one dental operatory component, the portable enclosure having at least one quick-release access panel. A method which can include coupling a suspension device between at least one dental bracket table and at least one portable base unit, the suspension device structured to allow a dental patient chair to be positioned substantially below the at least one dental bracket table.

Abstract: A guidance assembly (28) guides a door (22) to a cabinet (10) while it is moved between an open position, in which access to an interior chamber is provided through an opening (16) in the cabinet, and a closed position, in which the door covers the opening. The guidance assembly includes two pivotable support members (90, 92) which are pivotally connected to the door. The pivotable support members each include a roller (110, 112) which rolls along a horizontal rail (80) mounted to an exterior wall (18) of the cabinet, adjacent an upper end of the opening. A door positioning system (130), comprising upper and lower door positioners (132, 134, 136), maintains a space between the door the cabinet during opening and closing the door. This prevents damage to the door and the exterior wall of the cabinet and to a sealing member (70) disposed between the door and the cabinet.

Abstract: A surgical warming system heats medical items of various sizes, independently and simultaneously for immediate use. The warming system includes a plurality of compartments, each separately heated and controlled. The compartments may be modular and stackable, or multiple compartments of varying size may be formed into a single cabinet structure so as to receive different sized intravenous bags or bottles. Each compartment is heated by forcing a controlled mix of recycled and outside air through a heating chamber and then into the compartment. Each compartment includes a heating unit and controller allowing the simultaneous maintenance of different temperatures.

Abstract: A biological safety cabinet is provided that includes a frame. The frame defines a protected work area and encloses the work area on all but one side. A sash is coupled to the frame that at least partially encloses the side that is not enclosed by the frame. A blower is coupled to the frame generally above the work area. The blower is adapted to circulate air through the work area to make the work area a negative pressure area so that harmful materials are confined. A sash grill is coupled to the frame generally below the sash that has a curved top surface. The curved sash grill provides a superior and less turbulent air-flow into the work area, thereby better containing any harmful materials. The curved sash grill is perforated, and the curvature and perforations of the sash grill compensate for partial blockage by such things as the user's arms and other objects.

Abstract: A medicine supply apparatus which improves the storage efficiency of a tablet case to a case storage part and further improves the refilling operation property of the tablet case with medicine. In the medicine supply apparatus, a plurality of types of tablet cases different in medicine containing capacity and a plurality of types of tablet case storage parts are provided, a plurality of tablet cases of any one type out of the plurality of types of tablet cases can be stored in the tablet case storage part, the plurality of types of tablet case storage parts substantially have the same size, and at least two or more of the plurality of types of tablet case storage parts are combined and formed.

Abstract: An arthroscopy organizing apparatus comprises a generally rectangular box like housing having a front and a back and an upper surface defining a planar support surface, a line holder mounted on the support surface at the back and comprising a resilient elastomeric panel member divided by a plurality of slots into a plurality of resilient holding members defining line receiving and holding areas between adjacent holding members.

Abstract: A vented laboratory cabinet from which vapors and fumes may be effectively exhausted from all parts of the cabinet includes an interior storage space defined by a plurality of panels that are accessible through a closeable door, at least one shelf carried within the cabinet interior, and a vent pipe extending downwardly from an exhaust opening toward a lower part of the cabinet. Improved venting is achieved with a vent pipe having at least two vertically spaced apart vent openings for passage of gases from the cabinet into the vent pipe, wherein at least one of the vent openings is located above the shelf and at least one other vent opening is located below the shelf. The improved vented laboratory cabinet provides effective evacuation of fumes from both sides of the shelf, whereby accumulation of chemical vapors is reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A cassette for housing glass which includes edge supporting members provided at the side supports for supporting glass substrates in a stacked relationship; horizontal substrate supporting members alternately disposed between the edge supporting members and extending across the cassette between the side supports, and substrate-fixing members disposed on the horizontal substrate-supporting members and intermediate the side supports for supporting glass substrates to be suspended from the edge supporting members within the cassette.

Abstract: A modular medical gas services unit with multiple medical gas outlets supported at the same level on the column. The unit preferably comprises a hollow column with an internal space for housing the gas conduits and power lines. The medical gas supply outlets are mounted so that their longitudinal axes extend radially from the vertical axis of the frame, and the longitudinal axes of adjacent outlets intersect to form an acute angle. In this way, the horizontal dimensions of the column can be minimized while the number of medical gas outlets at the desired height is maximized. In one embodiment, the column is pentagonal in cross-section providing five planar support surfaces for five medical gas outlets. In another embodiment, a square column is equipped with angled outlet panels, each supporting two medical gas outlets. Thus, though the frame is four-sided, as many as eight medical gas outlets can be mounted at the same height on the frame.

Abstract: A furniture unit is provided specially adapted for use in laboratories. The furniture unit includes a pair of spaced-apart uprights and vibration-dampening legs extending from the uprights for stably supporting the furniture unit on a floor surface. A belt-high structural beam comprising two opposing C-shaped beams is fixedly attached to the uprights to rigidly interconnect the uprights in a spaced relationship. A plurality of worksurfaces is provided, each having a pair of cantilever brackets configured to rigidly connect to a side of the belt-high structural beam and to extend laterally therefrom. The plurality of worksurfaces is separately adjustably supported on the belt-high structural beam for vertical height adjustment, with at least one of the cantilever brackets engaging the belt-high structural beam at a location between the uprights. Shelves are attached between the uprights above the plurality of worksurfaces.

Abstract: A self-enclosed workstation box having side access ports with built-in sleeve guards, a removable viewing shield, a pull-out precious metal material/waste recovery drawer, a storage bin inside of the box with a holder on the bin cover for storing and supporting tools thereon. The viewing shield can be hinged to the box for allowing access to the entire interior of the box. The shield can have a slidable and removable window door for allowing a smaller access than opening the entire shield. The recovery drawer can slide out from underneath the box by a handle grip. Above the drawer can be a longitudinal slot running the length of the drawer for allowing precious metal materials and waste materials to be moved to fall into the drawer. The storage bin can have a divider wall for forming separate compartments therein. The bin cover can be hingedly connected to the bin and have parallel racks with indentations for allowing plural tools to be stored thereon for easy accessibility to the operator.

Abstract: A kitchen countertop assembly includes multiple, integrated work spaces having associated surfaces which can be adjusted vertically. At least two of the work surfaces can be individually, vertically adjusted relative to the remainder of the work surfaces. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, first, second and third work surfaces are defined by an overall kitchen island, with the first work surface being defined by a main countertop, the second work surface being defined by a tabletop supported above a portion of the first work surface by a pair of spaced pillars which project through the countertop and into a base of the assembly, and a third work surface is constituted by a table which projects from the base at a position offset from the countertop. With this arrangement, each of the countertop, tabletop and table member can be raised or lowered, either simultaneously or individually, in order to customize the overall kitchen countertop assembly to a particular user.

Abstract: A medical workstation is contained in an operating room having one or both of a double ceiling and a double floor. The medical devices forming the medical workstation are disposed in the double ceiling or in the double floor, or are distributed so that some are disposed in the double ceiling and some are disposed in the double floor. The devices are thus arranged so as not to present a hinderance to operating personnel in the operating room. A connection unit for the medical devices projects into the operating room from the double ceiling or from the double floor.

Abstract: A convertible medical appliance support apparatus includes a box-shaped hollow main body portion A suspended from overhead by a support apparatus B. A horizontal support table C extends forward from the front face of the vertical main body column to form a platform for supporting associated medical equipment. Multiple gas connections D are provided the main body portion together with a manual handle E near the bottom of the main column on a side of the column opposite from the support table to provide a convenient point to grip and move the body column into a desired position. Manually actuatable controls are provided at the handle, including brake release pushbuttons I and a motorized height adjustment toggle switch J. Multiple electrical connections F are included on the main body together with optional shelves G selectively attachable below the main platform.

Abstract: A system for transporting an ill or injured patient includes a stretcher in combination with a plurality of medical care modules that respectively include medical devices such as an infusion pump, an oxygen supply device, a defibrillator, an EKG unit, or the like, and medical and first aid supplies such as bandages, splints, IV supplies, drugs, medical instruments, and the like. The stretcher includes a frame and a patient support surface, as well as module bays provided under the frame or a module carrier removably mounted on the frame. The several medical care modules each have the same dimensions and configuration so that they are modularly interchangeable to be received in any one of the module bays or on the module carrier. When the medical care modules are slidingly pushed into the module bays, electrical contacts are engaged to connect the modules with an electrical power supply and a data transfer bus, through the stretcher.