Bariatric Care.
By all measures we are becoming a more obese people:
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Almost
1/4th of the population can be classified as obese |
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The prevalence
of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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1 in 80
men, and 1 in 200 women, weigh in excess of 300 pounds
(Wall Street Journal) |
If you are managing obese patients in your facility,
you face the challenges of ensuring the comfort of the
resident while, at the same time, protecting the staff
against handling-related injuries. Meeting these challenges
require the use of specialized equipment – bariatric
equipment – designed to meet the size and weight
requirements of the obese resident.
In order to address the patient and
staff issues, multiple pieces of equipment – a
solution – has to be employed in the care of the
obese patient. As in most other things, one size does
not fit all in the care of the obese. MedSTAR Medical
offers a number of solutions tailored to the size and
weight requirements of the resident.
Click on a Selection Below for Further
Information on Bariatric Care.
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| Invacare BAR600 – a
heavy-duty bed frame that is designed for bariatric
individuals and is capable of supporting up to
600 pounds. Extra bracing has been integrated into
the home care bed frame, along with a wider surface
and truss assembly, in order to provide maximum
support. The client or caregiver is able to operate
the bed using the hand pendant, which changes the
positioning of the head and foot sections as well
as the bed-height function. And, even though this
is a substantial bed, setup within the home is
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| Big Boyz QP600 – a
bariatric bed rated to 600 lbs that converts from
38” by 80” to 48” by 80”.
In the low position the bed stands at 15.5 inches;
at the high position, it stands at 24.5 inches. |
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| Bariatric Low Air Loss
Patriot - Lightweight and compact. Easy
to store and transport. |
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- 8" of true low air loss support,
3 pressure zones
- 20 individual nylon, urethane
reinforced air cells
- 4 way stretch top cover with
quilted liner providing a low shear, low friction
vapor permeable surface
- Exceptionally quiet, user friendly
control unit
- Up to 1,000 lbs. weight capacity
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| Invacare's Bariatric
Trapeze -
designed to assist
individuals weighing up to 600 pounds in changing
positions while in bed and aid in transfering in
and out of bed.
In addition to providing maximum support and comfort,
this innovative, lightweight, tool-free design
makes delivery and assembly simple. |
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| Invacare Reliant 600
Lift -
Designed to meet the special needs of your patients
weighing up to 600 lbs., the Invacare Reliant 600
is a secure and sturdy lift. |
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- Base legs adjust
easily and lock securely into open position with
the padded shifter handle.
- Extra wide coated swivel bar with 360 degree
rotation and six-point hook-up.
- High lift range allows transfer to high surfaces.
- Manual lowering for instant response
to power loss.
- Safety-tested with CE mark
for
highest quality standards.
- Essential device
for safe patient handling in hospitals and
LTC (long-term
care) facilities
- Total pinch-point protection covers all moving
parts for added safety.
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| Invacare Reliant Digital
Scale |
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- Precision scale
mounted on swivel bar accurately measures weights
up to 600 lb.
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Easy to operate, 4-button display
- Automatic shut-off feature prolongs battery
life
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| Wheelchair Model 397 -
This super heavy duty Tuffy Super Extra Wide 397
wheelchair is specially engineered for larger individuals
who seek super extra heavy duty support and maximum
durability. With high strength construction and
extra reinforcement, it supports patient weights
up to 650 lbs.
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| Wheelchair Model 497 -
The Tuffy Extra Wide Recliner 497 offers both maximum
durability and comfort for larger individuals who
seek long-term rehabilitation. It has a reinforced
alloy steel construction to support patient weights
up to 420lbs. With its heavy duty hydraulic assist
reclining mechanism, lifting patients from a reclining
position has never been easier. |
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