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Weevac 6

Stretcher used for the transport of babies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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

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

Lightweight stretcher designed to carry up to 6 bundled babies in size-adjustable, heat-retaining pockets.[3][1]

Recognition

The Weevac 6 ranked at No. 35 on the CBC's miniseries The Greatest Canadian Invention.

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