Shop Medical Transfer Boards for Hospitals & EMS Crews

A good medical transfer board is an essential part of any emergency medical services crew. It’s a piece of equipment that often seems innocuous - at least until it’s missing or broken. At that point, patient safety is compromised, and crew members are at an increased risk of injury as they attempt to stabilize patients using brute strength alone. Stretchers ‘R Us carries quality medical transfer boards designed to withstand heavy use. 

Why Every Patient Transport Setup Needs a Medical Transfer Board

Lateral transfers are where staff injuries happen. Reaching across a bed and lifting dead weight is a recipe for shoulder and lumbar strain, and the math gets worse the more often your crew does it. A medical transfer board bridges the gap between two surfaces so the patient slides instead of being lifted. It spreads the load, reduces the awkward reach, and lets one or two people do what used to take three or four. For busy ER bays, ambulance loading, and radiology departments, that's time and labor you get back on every shift.

Types of Medical Transfer Boards We Stock

Most buyers are choosing between a few familiar styles. Flat slide boards are the workhorse. These are usually rigid plastic or composite, and they handle the majority of bed-to-stretcher moves. Tapered and notched boards add cutouts so caregivers can grip and reposition without losing their hold. We also carry longer boards built for taller patients or bariatric transfers, where surface area and weight rating matter more than anything else. Some come with a low-friction top sheet or a roller assist to make heavy moves easier.

Find the Right Medical Transfer Board for Your Team

Stretchers ‘R Us stocks some of the best medical transfer boards on the market. From boards with higher weight ratings to more standard options, we have your team covered.