Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gurney
noun
ˈɡərnē
Definition
A wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients.
Examples
- The paramedics placed the injured person on a gurney to rush them to the hospital.
- In the hospital, the staff used a gurney to transport patients safely between rooms.
Meaning
A gurney is a type of stretcher that is equipped with wheels, allowing for easy movement of patients within medical facilities or during transport.
Synonyms
- Stretcher
- Hospital bed
- Rescue cot
