Taking Stock of the Obesity Epidemic
WorkSafeBC hosted an information session on strategies and equipment required to safely transport, lift and move bariatric patients (patients who weigh 100+ lbs over their ideal body weight) within and between healthcare facilities.
Related resources:
Is your facility ready to handle a bariatric patient?
Bariatric patient transport, the Calgary EMS solution
Taking stock of the obesity epidemic
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