EMS Stretcher “Misadventures” in a Large, Urban EMS System: A Descriptive Analysis of Contributing Factors and Resultant Injuries

Table 2

Contributing factors to stretcher-related adverse events (𝑛=23).

Contributing factor	Number of events	Percent of total events	95% CI
Latch malfunction	14	60.9	38.5–80.3
Surface condition	4	17.4	5.0–38.8
Equipment failure	3	13.0	2.8–33.6
Pt weight >450 lbs	2	8.7	1.1–28.0
Pt uncooperative	2	8.7	1.1–28.0