Devices for the securement of patients for pre-hospital transport: clinical evidence and guidelines

Devices for the securement of patients for pre-hospital transport: clinical evidence and guidelines

Feb 24, 2026

Research Questions:

1. What is the clinical evidence regarding the safety of devices for the securement of patients for transport in the pre-hospital setting? 

2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding securement of patients for transport in the pre-hospital setting? 

Key Findings:

One evidence-based guideline was identified regarding securement of children for transport in the pre-hospital setting. 

Tags: transport
Year: 2015

Source:

http://www.cadth.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/htis/jan-2015/RB0780%20Stretcher%20Straps%20Final.pdf