Rolling transport cots

A rolling transport cot comprising an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, and a modular support member, wherein:

• the elongate frame is supported by the one or more support linkages;
• a height of the elongate frame is altered by transitioning the one or more support linkages between an extended state and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) state;
• the one or more support linkages comprises a cross member disposed between two links of the one or more support linkages;
• the modular support member comprises a rigid support member coupled to the elongate frame, and an articulating support member coupled to the cross member;
• the rigid support member and the articulating support member are aligned;
• when the one or more support linkages is in the extended state, the rigid support member and the articulating support member are separated;
• and
• when the one or more support linkages is in the CPR state, the rigid support member and the articulating support member are united.

A rolling transport cot comprising an elongate frame, one or more support linkages, an arcuate coupling member, a swivel caster, and a brake mechanism, wherein:

• the elongate frame is supported by the one or more support linkages;
• a height of the elongate frame is altered by transitioning the one or more support linkages between an extended state and a collapsed state;
• the arcuate coupling member is in rotatable engagement with the one or more support linkages;
• the swivel caster comprises a wheel that rotates along a surface and a swivel mechanism in rotatable engagement with the arcuate coupling member;
• the brake mechanism comprises a rotating cam, an angled lever, and a translating cam;
• the rotating cam is in rotatable engagement with the arcuate coupling member;
• the angled lever is in rotatable engagement with the arcuate coupling member;
• the translating cam is coupled to the elongate frame and aligned with the angled lever;
• and
• when the one or more support linkages are in the collapsed state, the translating cam rotates the angled lever to actuate the brake mechanism such that the brake mechanism resists rotation of the wheel.