Why EMS is moving toward integrated patient transport solutions
Across EMS, there is a change in the industry, where patient transport is changing.
Rising call volumes, increasing physical demands on crews, and higher expectations around safety and uptime are pushing services to rethink how patient handling equipment supports daily operations.
Rather than evaluating stretchers, fastening systems, and power supply as separate components, more EMS organisations are moving toward integrated patient transport solutions designed to function as a single operational system.
For EMS decision-makers, integrated systems deliver clear advantages:
📌 Reduced manual handling across more phases of patient transport
📌 More consistent workflows across crews, vehicles, and shifts
📌 Lower training complexity through standardised operation
📌 Improved uptime through shared power and coordinated service support
📌 Reduced operational risk at high-strain transition points
Traditional patient transport setups often involve multiple handover points between manual and powered tasks. These transitions increase physical strain, introduce variability, and raise risk during critical moments of patient handling.
Integrated systems reduce these handover points by creating a connected workflow from scene to vehicle and into transport. This supports more predictable operation, reduces reliance on manual lifting, and allows crews to focus more on patient care.
How Power X2 and Power F2 support this shift
The Power X2 powered stretcher and the Power F2 fastening system illustrate how integrated patient transport is implemented in practice. Power X2 removes manual lifting during loading, unloading, and height adjustment, while Power F2 extends powered control into the vehicle.
Together, they create a continuous powered workflow that supports safer handling and more consistent operation from scene to transport. Cross-compatibility and phased implementation allow EMS services to modernise patient transport without disrupting daily operations.
From equipment choice to operational strategy
The move toward integrated patient transport solutions reflects a broader shift in EMS thinking. Equipment is increasingly selected as part of an operational strategy focused on crew safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability — not as isolated products.
Ferno Norden works with EMS services across the world to support evaluation, demonstration, and implementation of integrated patient transport solutions based on real operational needs.
We invite you to contact us for a personal demonstration and discover how the Power X2 and Power F2 can transform your daily operations.
