There simply no denying that bariatrics is an important patient market that providers must serve. It constitutes a significant portion of the U.S. population, possesses a wide variety of needs for home medical equipment and related services.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
As more and more people fit the definition of being obese, the increase in the need for bariatric equipment rises as well.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
The population of bariatric patients is increasing, and so to is the need for providers to sell mattresses that prevent and help treat wounds for patients that spend a good deal of time in bed.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Addressing the unique support surface needs of bariatric mobility patients.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2011
Bariatric patients continue to be a key patient segment that HMEs should target during 2011.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2011
When it comes to pressure sores, bariatric patients are at greater risk due to their size and immobility. HMEs need to keep pace with technological advances in order to offer bariatric patients the kind of tailor-made solutions that give them a fighting chance against debilitating wounds.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
After undergoing life-changing gastric bypass surgery seven and a half years ago to combat the results of a thyroidectomy, his “walking in his customers’ shoes” helps guide his company’s production of bariatric products.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2010
Bariatric Seating and Wound Care
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2010
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
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