Bariatric Ambulance Services
Our Bariatric Service is designed to provide a safe and dignified transport solution to those whose weight, or condition require specialist transport.The ambulances mirror Accident & Emergency type layouts with additional equipment, These ambulance are fitted with Either a Ferno Megasus bariatric cot which is expandable to 39 inches wide, or a Stryker Power-Pro TL stretcher which can carry patients upto 50 stones are used throughout our Bariatric fleet.
All of the ambulance staff working on these units are given
additional training. This includesunderstanding bariatric needs,
CPR training on a bariatric manikin, manual handling of the obese
patient, risk assessments, and training on all equipment used.
Update and refresher training is undertaken on a regular basis, and staff also attend multi service scenario training days; working along side NHS ambulance services, Primary Care Trusts, Fire Brigade, and back care specialists.
