Weevac 6
The Weevac 6 is a stretcher specifically designed for transporting babies, such as in hospitals or for patient evacuation. The Weevac 6 was invented by Canadian-born Wendy Murphy in 1985.[1]
Product history
[edit]Murphy developed the Weevac stretcher after watching coverage of the Mexico City earthquake, wondering why there was no evacuation device designed specifically for babies.[1]
The origin of the name "Weevac 6" comes from the fact that the device is designed to transport "6 wee babies".[2]
Product description
[edit]Lightweight stretcher designed to carry up to 6 bundled babies in size-adjustable, heat-retaining pockets.[3][1]
Recognition
[edit]The Weevac 6 ranked at No. 35 on the CBC's miniseries The Greatest Canadian Invention.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Star, Sarah Barmak (2014-05-10). "10 Mothers of Invention". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Inventive Women Biographies: Wendy Murphy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2007-12-20.
- ^ "Weevac 6 Infant Evacuation Stretcher". Mobile Medical Systems. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
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