OBESITY AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
Understanding the problem.
Completely overshadowed by COVID on all media, obesity hasn’t been at the centre of discussion for some time now. Nonetheless, it is of primary concern to emergency operators as it stays dramatically relevant, as shown by recent data by ISS. Deaths linked to obesity in Europe are estimated at 1,2 million per year. Obesity is directly or indirectly connected to a number of pathologies and is counted among the risk factors. The element of concern is that obesity is associated to modern lifestyle and constitutes an ever-growing phenomenon.
THE GREATEST RISK? BEING UNEQUIPPED.
Obese patients evidently represent a risk for the rescue team. High bodyweight implicates physical strain for carers, potential injury, and therefore requires appropriate equipment endurance and proper restraint. Given the rapid increase of obese individuals in wealthy communities (e.g. North America), it is of fundamental importance to be equipped and properly tend bariatric patients.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEDICAL DEVICES
HIGH LOAD CAPACITY
From 250 to 350 KG
CORRECT SIZING
Some devices are simply too small for patients with high body mass. You could have under-sized cuffs for a sphygmomanometer, a soft stretcher might be too small, and obviously the ambulance cot mattress surface might not be big enough.
VERSATILITY
It is crucial to always have specific devices at hand on the ambulance, so that you can rely on them if needed. Especially when it comes to emergency, it is hard to predict whether you will have to tend a bariatric patient or not, and that’s the reason why you should carefully select versatile products that can suit any scenario.
ACCIDENT
An insidious opponent.
Me.Ber. Bariatric Line products
MBS-01
Self-loading stretcher
Ideal for the transport of bariatric patients
MBP loading bed for self-loading stretchers
MBP loading bed for self-loading stretchers (Art. 12080) and foldable mattress (Art. 7015) in black skai
Bariatric extension wings for self-loading stretchers
The set allows you to transform the stretcher in a bariatric rescue device
Hercules assisted loading system
For self-loading stretchers
Safety for patients and operators
to best equip MBS01
for your needs.
Built in highly resistant stainless steel AICI 304.
MBS-01
Self-loading stretcher ideal for the transport of bariatric patients
The frame was reinforced to ensure a loading capacity of 350 Kg, which is a decisive increment compared to the other stretchers in the range, and is equipped with 2 front wheels Ø125x25 mm and 2 rear wheels Ø100x25 for maximum safety during loading and unloading. The 4 swivel wheels, Ø200x50 mm, 2 with brakes, ensure maximum comfort to the patient.
Reinforced rigid mattress
The rigid mattress built in reinforced thermoplastic is easily washable and sanitizable.
Reclining backrest from 0° to 80°
Operated by a gas spring, lockable in any position, and foldable side rails.
Protection and safety
The legs are protected by cot bumpers.
MBP + Mattress
Loading bed for self-loading stretchers
MBP (Art. 12080) is a loading bed for self-loading stretchers complete with 2 belt-rollers (art.560). A foldable mattress in black skai (Art. 7015) is also available to ensure the transport is safe for operators and comfortable for patients.
Art. 12080
"MBP" Loading bed for self-loading stretchers FROG MERCURY and GECKO complete with 2 belt-rollers and fastening accessories
Art. 7015
Foldable mattress in black skai, complementary to bariatric loading bed MBP Dimensions: Length x Width x Height: 173 x 96 x 5,5 (max point 10) cm
Assembling video for 12080 bariatric platform
This video shows the installation of the bariatric platform (art. 12080) on a Mercury Lite stretcher.
