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

The Enterprise® 9000X hospital bed delivers significant benefits to the patient, caregiver and healthcare facility.

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

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.

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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.

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.

the AirPal disposable 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

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

moisturize and soothe the skin. It is designed for use in modern whirlpool bathing systems, as well as still baths, showers and bed baths.

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.

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.