CARING FOR PLUS SIZE PATIENTS

Bariatric room solutions

We help you:
Improve care efficiency
and safety

Promote patient comfortand dignity

Respond to changing needwith operational freedom

Patient Handling & Hygiene
Enable safe and comfortabletransfers for larger patients andtheir caregivers

BariatricRoomSolutions
Addressing the challenges ofcaring for plus size patients

VTE prevention
Reduce the risk of venous
thromboembolism with non
invasive intermittent pneumatic
compression (IPC)

Financial Solutions
The right solution at the right time,with or without capital investment

According to a 2016 report by the World Health Organisation(WHO) globally there are 650 million people that are obese –approximately 13% of the world’s adult population.1
Caring for plus size patients is a substantial and increasingly
necessary challenge for today’s healthcare providers. This isespecially so in the hospital environment, where the increasing
population of larger patients places considerable pressure on
available resources.

Bariatric Room Solutions

Very often care facilities lack access to appropriate equipment,
processes and training to deliver safe, comfortable and dignifiedcare for this patient population. As a result, the practicalities ofcare provision can be very daunting for both patients and theircaregivers.
Having timely access to the right products can help improvedignity, comfort and safety for patients, while improving care
processes and subsequent safety and efficiency of caregivers.

Support surfaces andmicroclimate management
Enhance the care and protectionof fragile skin with surfaces
and microclimate management
solutions for larger patients withcompromised skin integrity

2  BARIATRIC ROOM SOLUTIONSOur Bariatric Room Solutions ensure
your healthcare facilities are equippedfor the increasing challenges of plus size
patients and ready to deliver safe, cost
efficient and dignified patient care

Medical Beds
Provide a safe and dignified
environment for plus size patients
up to 454 kg (1000 lb) in weight

Training
Deliver ergonomic training
programmes to help improve
caregiver safety** Training and consultancy offers may vary acrossregions. To find out more, visit www.arjo.com/bariatric

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Questions and concerns
Improve caregiver efficiency and safety
How will Ibe treated?

Will I bejudged?

How are we going toaccommodate this patientand move them safely
without hurting ourselves?

Does the hospital
have the correct sizeof equipment and will
it hold my weight?

How do weuse this pieceof equipment?

I don’t want
to be a burden
to the staff

How do wesafely mobilise
this patient?

How dowe prevent
DVT?

How dowe prevent
pressure injury?

How do wetransfer thispatient safely?

Will theequipment holdthe patient’s weight?

Caring for plus size patients often requires the help of additional
staff to ensure care tasks are completed but without appropriate
equipment this can place caregivers and patients at increased
risk of injury. These challenges can be addressed by providing
caregivers with the right bariatric equipment in a timely manner.
Without the proper equipment, both caregivers and patientscan be at risk of serious injury. Our range of bariatric handlingequipment helps facilitate safe and efficient handling of the plus
size patient.

Promote patient comfort and dignity
Plus size patients may worry about whether their shape or size
may inconvenience staff and other patients, or lead to caredelays or equipment failure. This can make a healthcare facility
stay extra stressful for plus size people.

Our bariatric solutions
Medical Beds

Support surfaces

Microclimate management

Lateral transfer andrepositioning

Everyday tasks such as visiting the toilet or getting in and outof bed can present difficulties for larger patients, especially
if their usual levels of agility are debilitated by illness or theeffects of surgery.
Providing easy access to bariatric equipment can increase
comfort for both patient and caregiver.

Citadel PlusSWL* 454 kg (1000 lbs)

Auralis Plus
454kg (1000 lbs)

Skin IQ 1000
SWL* 454 kg (1000 lbs)

Maxi Air® air assisted transfersystem SWL* 544 kg (1200 lbs)
MaxiSlide® sliding sheets

Ceiling lift system

Floor lift system

VTE prevention

HygieneMaxi Sky® 2 Plus and slings forseated and lateral transfers
SWL* 454 kg (1000 lbs)

Tenor and slings for seatedtransfers SWL* 320 kg (704 lbs)

Flowtron® ACS900 pump withTri Pulse™ or DVT™ 60L garments– up to 81 cm (32”) in calf sizeCarmina®
SWL* 320 kg (705 lbs)

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Patient handlingsolutionsHygiene solutions
Enhancing dignity and comfort

Streamlined ergonomic efficiency

The handling, lateral transfer and repositioning of patients canbe time consuming and physically strenuous for caregivers.
Without the proper equipment, both caregivers and patientscan be at risk of serious injury. Our range of bariatric handlingequipment helps facilitate safe and efficient handling of the plus
size patient.
All solutions, including ceiling lifts, floor lifts and lateral transfer
devices are specifically designed to enable caregivers to help
improve dignity and comfort of larger patients.

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Our patient handling solutions:• Ceiling lifts• Floor lifts• Lateral transfer devices

Addressing the hygiene needs of larger patients can be a
key challenge in bariatric care. If appropriate solutions areunavailable, caregivers may be subjected to increased staticload during patient handling and hygiene activities.
Our bariatric hygiene solutions have been developed to support
comfort and dignity for the plus size patient. They provide
caregivers with an ergonomic platform for assisted showeringand toileting routines for patients weighing up to 320 kg (705 lbs).

Carmina
COMFORTABLE, SAFE AND DIGNIFIED• Designed specifically for assisted hygiene routines, showeringand toileting for patients.
• Transfer-friendly design enhances safety for patients withdifferent mobility levels.
• Available in two models as a bedside commode, a mobile
multifunction shower, and commode chair.

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surfaces

Medical beds
A safe and dignified environmentEnhanced care for compromised skin

Due to fluid retention and poor circulation, plus size patients
commonly suffer increased skin fragility, making them more
vulnerable to pressure injury and skin tears.2 To help mitigate thisrisk, the use of appropriate support surfaces are recommended.3
We offer a range of support surfaces and microclimate
management solutions to help in the care of plus size patientswith compromised skin integrity.

Auralis PlusBARIATRIC ALTERNATING PRESSURE SYSTEM• Citadel Plus in combination with Auralis Plus and Skin IQ 1000
creates a fully-equipped platform for patient recovery andcaregiver safety.
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AtmosAir® PlusNON-POWERED, PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION SURFACE• Self Adjusting Technology™ (SAT) that automatically alterspressure in response to patient movement for uninterrupted
pressure injury prevention.

Skin IQ 1000
MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT• Skin IQ 1000 microclimate management system utilises
Negative Airflow Technology™ to assist in managing themoisture, heat and humidity (microclimate) of the patient’s
skin to help reduce the risk of pressure injury.

The bed is the centre of care during a hospital stay, providing
a platform for patient recovery while helping reduce the risk ofpatient and caregiver injury. Beds that are able to cater to thesize and weight of plus size patients, without compromising
comfort, dignity or desired treatment outcomes, are essential.2
Citadel Plus is designed for patients up to 454 kg (1000 lbs.) andensures facilities can safely accommodate the needs of plus size
patients and their caregivers while maintaining efficiency andhelping to preserve dignity. Our bariatric beds deliver versatility tosupport a wide range of larger patients.

Citadel Plus
PRESERVING DIGNITY, ADVANCING CARE
• Visually consistent with other Arjo hospital beds, theCitadel Plus Bariatric Care System is difficult to distinguishas a bariatric product, helping to preserve the dignity ofplus size patients.

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VTE prevention

Financial solutions

Comfortable, non-invasive and clinically effective

The right solution at the right time, with or without capital investment

Obesity is associated with a high risk of venous
thromboembolism (VTE) – a leading cause of hospitalmorbidity and mortality for plus size patients.4
Flowtron Active Compression System delivers intermittent
pneumatic compression (IPC) a simple, easy-to-use method ofcirculating blood in the deep veins of the legs, reducing venous
stasis and helping to prevent the formation of DVT.
Our Flowtron Tri Pulse and DVT 60L garments are speciallydesigned for plus size patients with calf size up to 81 cm (32’’).

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Flowtron Active Compression System
TAILORED, NON-INVASSIVE AND CLINICALLY PROVEN
PUMPS• Flowtron ACS900 Active Compression System provides
uniform and sequential therapy from one pump, promoting
ease-of-use and safety with SmartSense™ patented
technology that automatically recognizes and adapts to typeor combination of garments in use.
GARMENTS• Extensive range of lightweight, breathable and non-thermal
garments with excellent moisture management properties,
help to prevent the build-up of heat and moisture for patient
comfort.

Equipped with the right solutions, care facilities have the ability
to improve the quality of care and safety for both patientsand caregivers. To help facilities have rapid access to bariatricproduct solutions, we offer a rental programme that can be
tailored to meet your needs. Our Bariatric Room Solutions range
from a single product to a full package, offered as an ad-hoc
rental or a customised rental contract.

Get in touchwith your local
representative to
discuss the financial
solutions that matches
your facility needs.
arjo.com/bariatric

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Caregiver safety – patient comfort and dignity

We offer product usage training and patient handlingconsultancy to ensure the safe working efficiency of caregiversand the comfort of patients. Training and consultancy offers mayvary across regions. To find out more, visit
www.arjo.com/bariatricCitadel Plus Demonstration video

Maxi Sky 2 Plus Demonstration video

References:
1. World Health Organization (2020) Obesity and overweight. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight.
2. Muir, M, Archer-Heese, G. (2009) Essentials of Bariatric Patient Handling Program, OJIN: The Online journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 14, No. 1.
3. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (2019) Prevention and Treatment of PressureUlcers: Quick Reference Guide.
4. Paul D. Stein, Afzal Beemath, MD, Ronald E. Olson, PhD (2005) Obesity as a risk factor in venous thromboembolism, American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 118, Issue 9.

January 2021. Only Arjo designed parts, which are designed specifically for the purpose, should be used on the equipment and products supplied by Arjo. As our policy is oneof continuous development we reserve the right to modify designs and specifications without prior notice. ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies.
© Arjo, 2020
At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified
experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over
6000 people worldwide and 60 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.
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