Patient Handling Products
Survey Shows Increase In Bariatric Procedures, Related Costs
December 3, 2012 12:22 pm | by PRNewswire | News | CommentsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 36 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children and adolescents are obese, with these numbers projected to rise significantly by 2030.
LISTED UNDER: MIS Instruments, bariatric | Surgical Tables, bariatricBody Composition Analyzer
July 5, 2011 5:49 am | Ge Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsBody composition measurements with InBody technology can, with accuracy and precision, look beyond weight and traditional BMI to determine and help monitor distribution of body fat, body water, and lean body mass. Along with tetra-polar 8-point tactile electrodes, InBody technology uses a direct segmental multi-frequency bioelectric impedance method that is not dependent on empirical estimations.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricBody Composition Measurement
July 1, 2011 6:27 am | Ge Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsBody composition measurements with GE Healthcare’s DXA technology can, with accuracy and precision, look beyond weight and traditional BMI to determine and monitor distribution of body fat, bone, and lean muscle mass. These measurements and images can provide useful regional and total body information to healthcare professionals in their management of diet, exercise, and weight loss programs to monitor and motivate patients, where the programs can affect the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricBariatric Gait Belt
March 4, 2011 5:18 am | Alimed, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAliMed’s new Bariatric Gait Belt is larger and stronger than standard gait belts and is designed specifically for the increasing bariatric population. Most regular models are tested to 225 lbs, but the weight capacity of the Bariatric Gait Belt is 1,000 lbs with the test strain on the buckle exceeding 1,200 lbs.
LISTED UNDER: Table Accessories, bariatricBariatric Scale With Digital Height Rod
July 16, 2010 7:24 am | Cardinal/Detecto Scale Mfg. Co. | Product Releases | CommentsDetecto introduces the 6857DHR bariatric scale, a heavy-duty, yet lightweight scale with a balanced design and integral wheels that make it easy to move. The 6857DHR is engineered specifically for weighing obese and unsteady patients and features a 24" (610mm) square, low-profile platform with non-skid surface and sturdy handrails with padded grips.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricBariatric Solution For Positioning In Hip Surgery
April 28, 2010 7:51 am | Innovative Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsInnovative Medical Products introduces the large De Mayo Hip Positioner®--a bariatric solution for lateral positioning of obese patients during hip surgery or in any surgery requiring lateral positioning. The solution stabilizes bariatric patients in the same orientation throughout the surgical procedure, while eliminating the need for any strenuous lifting of the patient by OR personnel.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Aids, bariatricTable Provides Powerful Lift, Articulation
March 30, 2010 6:25 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsSkytron’s HERCULES 6701B Surgical Table provides powerful 1,200 lbs. lift and 1,000 lbs. articulation and revolutionary full body imaging capability for today’s most advanced general purpose and bariatric procedures, reducing the need for multiple support accessories and optimizing ease of patient set-ups.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricBariatric Shifter
March 30, 2010 6:24 am | Alimed, Inc. | Product Releases | Commentscaption AliMed, inc. introduces the Bariatric Shifter. According to the company, the shifter is a lateral shifting aid that features: The ability to hold up to 600 lbs. The ability to help medical staff reduce back strain from lifting and shifting patients.
LISTED UNDER: Patients Transfer Products, bariatricPost-Bariatric Weight Loss Product
September 17, 2009 1:10 pm | Robard Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsRobard Corporation introduces the new post bariatric weight loss product - BariCare™. Robard’s BariCare™ supplements, while a beneficial protein supplement for all stages of weight loss, have been specially designed to be prepared as 2, 3 or 4-oz. portion sizes for use in various stages of the post-surgery patient experience.
LISTED UNDER: Table Accessories, bariatricHerculean Strength
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Skytron | Product Releases | CommentsSkytron 's Hercules 6701B Surgical Table provides a powerful 1,200-lb. lift, 1,000 lb. articulation and full-body imaging capability for today's advanced general purpose and bariatric procedures, reducing the need for multiple support accessories and optimizing ease of patient set-ups.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatric1,000-lb. Patient Weight Capacity
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | TRUMPF | Product Releases | CommentsThe TRUMPF TITAN is a modular, split-leg, fully-articulating universal surgical table with a 1,000-lb. patient weight capacity. Features of the table include: Motor driven mobility and easy movement with 6" dual castors. 40 degree Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positioning and 25 degree tilt, maintaining stability even at extreme angles at full weight capacity.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Tables, bariatricBariatric Stand-On Scale
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Scale-Tronix, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Scale-Tronix Model 5702 bariatric stand-on scale is a heavy-duty, stainless steel, fully-automatic scale built for the special needs of weighing bariatric patients. The scale features: A weight capacity of 1,000 lbs. (445 kg.) An extra-large, ultra-low, stable weighing platform with a heavy duty wrap-around handrail for ease of use and security.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricStow-A-Weigh Scales
April 20, 2009 5:42 am | Scale-Tronix, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsScale-Tronix introduces the Models 6202 and 6202D Stow-A-Weigh Scales that mount snug against the wall and protrude a mere 4 in. when not in use. According to the company, these digital scales feature: A design for stand-on weighing, wheelchair patients and to accommodate patients on stretchers.
LISTED UNDER: Scales, bariatricBeanbag Positioners
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | David Scott Company | Product Releases | CommentsComplimenting David Scott's Traditional and Blue Diamond® Gel line of Beanbag positioners is the company's newest size, a 38.5-inch wide by 35.5-inch long positioner with a U-shape shoulder cutout (equivalent to Size 31). As with their complete line of Beanbag positioners this product is reusable and attaches to any vacuum source.
LISTED UNDER: Positioning Aids, bariatricOR Table Pads & Positioners
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsAction® O.R. pads and positioners provide high-performance shear and pressure management for Pediatric to Bariatric patient. These reusable, durable products made of Akton® polymer are designed to withstand the physical demands of the obese population. Action products evenly distribute weight and heat, offer maximum patient support and provide consistent high-performance, all of which are critical for longer term procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Table Accessories, bariatric
