Litter

(lit'-er). An extemporized stretcher or couch, with handles, for carrying the sick or wounded. L., Halsted's, a litter made of poles, united by two transverse iron bars, and a piece of canvas stretched between the poles. It has four legs, each 14 inches in length. L., Hand, a litter that is carried by hand. L., Schell's, a litter similar to Halsted's, but instead of having stationary legs the handles are hinged, serving as legs.