The size of the stretcher elevator must match the standards to carry at least 1 stretcher and 1 accompanier. Stretcher elevator cabins must comply with hygiene rules for health and anti-bacterial precautions must be taken. The interior of the stretcher elevators also known as the patient elevator is designed with stainless materials and the light level must not disturb the patient.
The cabin buttons of the stretcher elevators are lower than other elevators and the doors are larger than normal. The necessary precautions for power cuts must be taken.
In terms of loading capacity, stretcher elevators can carry 1,600 kg, 2,000 kg and up to 2,500 and have cabin speed of 0.40 m/s to 3 m/s.