A stretcher (100) comprising casters (41, 42) in the front and rear, an upper frame (11) in the top for mounting a stretcher framework, and a slide mechanism for vertically changing the position of the upper frame (11), wherein a stepless stop mechanism is installed that stop the slide in the slide mechanism in a stepless manner. As a result, the height of the stretcher (100) can be smoothly changed without giving pain or uneasiness to the patient.