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.
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.
The origin of the name "Weevac 6" comes from the fact that the device is designed to transport "6 wee babies".
Product description
Lightweight stretcher designed to carry up to 6 bundled babies in size-adjustable, heat-retaining pockets.
Recognition
The Weevac 6 ranked at No. 35 on the CBC's miniseries The Greatest Canadian Invention.
References
- ^ 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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