Transporting a patient

A cruise ship that has been converted into a hospital ship can be challenging when it comes to transferring a patient from the operating room to the ward. The operating room is located a floor level above the hospital ward. There are no elevators on the ship. The only way to transport a patient down the stairs is through a hook and pulley system. That way, the patient can remain completely horizontal throughout the transfer process. It may seem kind of strange but it works.