Understanding the problem.
OBESITY and Medical Emergency Care.
Overshadowed in the media by the Coronavirus pandemic, the issue of obesity has taken a back seat, at least in recent years. However, it remains a very important issue for those working in medical rescue, as, according to data reported by the ISS, it has reached dramatic proportions. In Europe, obesity is estimated to be associated with 1.2 million deaths per year. This problem is directly or indirectly linked to several diseases and represents a risk factor. What is particularly concerning is that obesity is connected to modern lifestyles and is a growing phenomenon; for this reason, its prevalence is expected to increase further.
The greatest risk? Being unprepared.
Patients with excess body weight immediately present clear risks for the crew assisting them. Body mass involves both the issue of physical effort, and therefore the potential risk of injury, as well as challenges related to the strength of the devices used and to proper restraint. Given the rapid expansion of this epidemiological trend in affluent societies, as seen in North America, it is essential to be prepared for a growing number of bariatric patients.
Mln Deaths/yr
%
of the total
%
of the European population suffers from obesity or overweight
The characteristics medical devices must have
Me.Ber.
Devices
Kg
High Load
Capacity
From 250 up to 350 KG
Proper Sizing
Some devices are simply too small for patients with high body mass. Examples include sphygmomanometer cuffs, as well as rescue sheets and, of course, stretcher platforms.
VERSATILITY
Certain devices should always be available in the ambulance and ready to be used when needed. Especially in emergency situations, it is difficult to predict whether a bariatric patient will need to be treated. For this reason, it is worth choosing versatile products that can adapt to any situation.
The unexpected
A hidden threat.
SAFETY FOR PATIENTS AND OPERATORS
Made of high-strength AISI 304 stainless steel.
MBS-01
Self-Loading Stretcher Ideal for Bariatric Transport
The frame has been reinforced to guarantee a load capacity of 350 kg, higher than that of the other self-loading stretchers in the Me.Ber. range. It is equipped with 2 front wheels Ø125x25 mm and 2 rear wheels Ø100x25 mm to ensure maximum safety during loading and unloading from the rescue vehicle. The 4 oversized swivel wheels, Ø200x50 mm, 2 with brakes and 2 free-swivelling, provide a high level of patient comfort.
