According to recent data (2020) from Trust for America’s Health, the US adult obesity rate of 42.4% continues to grow over the years and is the first time the national rate has passed the 40% threshold.

Today, we welcome Bob Andersen, RN, WCC, Arjo Clinical Consultant, to discuss medical beds and fall prevention. Bob has served in the Navy and has worked in CVICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro Interventional, Burn/Hyperbaric ICU, and more recently worked

repositioning sling assists the caregiver with in-bed repositioning and transferring plus-size patients in a supine position from one flat surface to another. The sling dimensions fit with the Arjo bariatric beds.

integrated system, provides flexible patient care for hospitals that demand safety, security and efficiency from their medical bed frames and therapeutic mattresses.

the AirPal disposable transfer mattress, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

The Clip sling - unpadded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers.

The Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System has been designed to manage patients weighing up to 454 kg (1000 lbs).

Tailored to the specific needs of the hospital or healthcare facility, Arjo KWIKtrak™ has been specifically designed with aesthetics in mind, providing a discrete solution that integrates seamlessly with your care environment. The flexible system helps you maximise the utilisation of your space without compromising the efficiency of your environment.

having to log roll or move the patient and assists the caregiver with turning/rolling a patient in a supine position in bed.

Arjo slide tubes are designed to help caregivers carry out in-bed repositioning and transfers with less of the physical stress and strain associated with manual handling.

Designed for use in residential and convalescent homes and private residences, our range of Minuet 2 community beds provides a real solution for independent living.

the AirPal launderable transfer mattress you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

to move or reposition the patient in bed including turning to and from the prone position, lateral transfer from one flat surface to another and lifting from the floor. The sling can also be used as bed linen and may be left under the patient

The Loop sling-padded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It has additional padding around the leg pieces to provide extra comfort.

repositioning sling assists the caregiver with in-bed repositioning and transferring plus-size patients in a supine position from one flat surface to another. The sling dimensions fit with the Arjo bariatric beds. It is designed to accompany a patient

patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently. The AirPal® disposable sling mattress combines two products into one for in bed repositioning tasks and lateral transfers.

air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

The Clip sling-padded legs is used for a range of everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It has additional padding around the leg pieces to provide extra comfort.