Bariatrics:
The main differences between beds for bariatric patients and non-bariatric patients are the bed’s size and weight capacity. Picking the proper bed for a bariatric patient can be a lengthy undertaking since there are many areas to consider.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
How to select and install the right bed for a bariatric patient.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 11, 2010
Product Solutions
A roundup of the latest bariatric products.
- By Laura Swift
- Jan 01, 2010
Fundamental considerations for providing bath safety to seniors, bariatric patients and mobility patients.
There is a crucial bariatric consideration, and that is ensuring safety, which requires a whole new learning curve for providers. Simple activities, such as standing or sitting down, can pose a risk for serious injury for severely obese patients.
Pair an increasing patient population with the variety of mattress options related to treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers, and the learning curve gets a bit steep. What do providers need to consider?
Addressing the respiratory conditions of bariatric patients takes more than just a CPAP.
- By Carla Saavedra
- Apr 01, 2009
Scale features 700 lb. by 0.2 lb. capacity and provides a 29.5-inch by 32-inch platform.
- By Judith L. Seidmeyer
- Nov 01, 2008
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 01, 2008
Aging population creating an increasing demand for treatment of sores caused by patient bodyweight, according to new report.
Blue Chip’s Power-Pro VW Elite bariatric mattress combines variable width convenience with durability and wound prevention features.
Planting Bariatric Roots
Growth. For plants, generators of the air we breathe, the process begins small. A seed unfurls roots. The roots penetrate deeper into the earth, stabilizing the plant and drawing in nutrients for cell reproduction. The plant grows larger. The deeper the roots go, the greater the chance for the plant’s survival.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2007