“Bariatrics” is a
term used for providing healthcare for individuals who have extreme obesity.
Calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most commonly accepted and
consistent method for determining whether an individual is obese. Most often,
hospital staff activates bariatric protocols when a patient’s weight exceeds
350 pounds.
At present, there is
an increase in the number of bariatric admissions in the hospitals. Due to this
trend, there is a need to provide dignified care to bariatric patients that is
safe for both - the patient and the healthcare provider. A large number of
bariatric patients, due to their size and difficulty with mobility, require
assistance with almost all the activities of daily living. It is here that the
huge potential for bariatric lifts markets comes to the fore.
In addition, a number
of cases have been reported where healthcare providers have experienced
injuries while treating bariatric patients. All the activities like maintaining
hygiene, bathing, ambulation, and dressing become much more challenging for
bariatric patients and for the healthcare workers nurturing such kind of
patients.
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Musculoskeletal
injuries, sprains, strains, and excessive spinal loading are some of the risks
that the care givers are exposed to while caring for bariatric patients. Thus,
there is a pressing need and demand for specialized equipment that are
specially designed for bariatric patients. In this context, the bariatric lift
market is poised to exhibit a sustained growth during the forecast period.
Heavy-duty patient
lifts are especially designed to accommodate users who are of greater than
average weight and require assistance in transferring from their beds to their
wheelchairs or from wheelchairs or from wheelchairs to the toilet, bath or back
into bed. The bariatric transfer equipment models offered here are made by
top-name, respected manufacturers like Lumex, Hoyer, Bestcare, Drive, Apex and
Invacare.
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