Innovative Hydraulic Stretcher Lift Installation at a Reputed Hospital in Kolkata
Project Overview
Client: A leading hospital in Kolkata
Scope: Installation of a stretcher lift to provide vertical mobility from ground floor to mezzanine
Floor Height: 5 feet
Objective: Enable safe and efficient patient transfer to newly developed mezzanine-level patient rooms and doctors’ chambers
The Challenge
After a major renovation, the hospital repurposed its mezzanine floor to include patient care areas and consulting rooms. However:
- The original building design did not include lift access to the mezzanine.
- The only way to reach this floor was via stairs, which was not suitable for stretcher-bound patients.
- The hospital urgently needed a solution to transport patients safely and efficiently, without altering the building’s structure.
Adding to the complexity:
- No space was available for a traditional elevator shaft.
- The floor height was only 5 feet, making a conventional elevator technically impractical and financially inefficient.
The Bigboss Solution
Bigboss developed and installed a custom-designed hydraulic stretcher lift using a scissor lift platform—a smart, space-saving innovation tailored to the hospital’s specific constraints.
Key Innovations and Features:
- Hydraulic Scissor Lift Platform: Provided strong, stable lifting with minimal space requirement
- No shaft, pit, or overhead room needed: Ideal for retrofitting in existing structures
- Smooth, silent operation: Essential in a hospital environment for patient comfort
- Compact footprint: Easily installed without disrupting hospital operations
- Cost-effective and time-saving: Installed quickly with minimal civil work
Why This Was Unique
- Traditional lifts require complex civil work, machine rooms, and shafts—none of which were feasible here.
- Bigboss turned a logistical problem into an engineering opportunity, using technology more common in industrial platforms and customizing it for medical-grade, patient-safe use.
- The final solution combined efficiency, safety, and innovation, all within extremely limited space.
Implementation & Results
- The lift was successfully installed in a short time frame, causing no disruption to daily hospital activities.
- It now enables safe and seamless patient transport, including those on stretchers, to and from the mezzanine floor.
- The hospital staff reported immediate improvements in workflow, and patients benefited from enhanced accessibility and care.
Conclusion
This project is a prime example of how Bigboss delivers innovative, site-specific mobility solutions. By understanding the unique needs of healthcare environments and applying practical engineering creativity, Bigboss not only solved a structural limitation but also improved the hospital’s functionality and patient care.
