# Pivoting Patient Movers The Seesaw Stretcher Self Balances to Keep the Injured Level in Transit By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seesaw-stretcher References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=996&y=2013&c=13&a=0) What happens if somebody is injured while skiing, while climbing a mountain, or while engaging in some other activity in a remote location on uneven ground? The Seesaw Stretcher has been designed to provide necessary assistance in such situations, enabling the slightly safer carriage of a wounded person. This piece of rescue equipment functions on the principle of a teeter-totter, with the handles included in the framing metal component and the actual bed balanced within it on an axis across the middle. The victim should be laid down so that his center of gravity is equally distributed over both sides of the Seesaw Stretcher so that he'll remain flat even if his helpers are descending a hill. Jeon Youngwon and Jeong Eunji's concept was a 2013 Red Dot Design Award winner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remote Location Rescue:** Develop innovative medical devices and equipment specifically designed for remote locations to provide necessary assistance in emergency situations. - **Self-balancing Technology:** Explore self-balancing technology in various industries to improve stability and safety during transportation. - **Disruptive Medical Equipment:** Discover opportunities to create disruptive medical equipment that improves patient comfort and transport efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Sports and Adventure:** Develop advanced rescue equipment for outdoor sports and adventure activities to ensure safety in case of injuries. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Incorporate self-balancing technology in the design and manufacturing of medical devices to improve patient transportation and comfort. - **Emergency Medical Services:** Implement remote location rescue equipment and technologies in emergency medical services to enhance patient care and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Rescue Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher.md) - [Off-Road Frontline Medic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-chariot.md) - [Collapsible Canine Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-pet-stretcher.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Patient-Assisting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-healthcare.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camping Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-a.md) - [Electric Inversion Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-inversion.md) - [Wearable Crouching Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achilles-heel.md) - [Automated Pressure Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md)