Bariatric Services

Ambulance Division

Bariatric Services

“Bariatric” refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the cause, prevention and treatment of individuals who are overweight or obese. Since 2006 Coastal has recognized that this patient population had specific needs that were not being fully met and looked for a compassionate, safe, dignified, and professional transport solution.

Over the years Coastal has procured specialized bariatric equipment to outfit many of our ALS ambulances. Most of these units house the equipment on board and can respond to bariatric requests very quickly. Crews have been thoroughly trained and see bariatric training and transports as a means to enhance the comfort level of the transport and experience for our patients, while reducing the potential risk and injury to them or our staff.

Coastal works in concert with the local EMS agencies, coordinating a timely response of our bariatric equipped units to augment their response to any bariatric 911 calls in the community.

Specialized Equipment

Bariatric Transfer Mats: allows for the smooth, efficient and safe movement of the patient from surface to surface.

Large Body Surface Board (LBS): Widens the stretcher top surface area, allowing for comfort and mobility.

Hydraulic Stretchers: The entire fleet of stretchers are now battery operated with 700lbs lift capability and 1200 lb sustainability.

HoverMatt/HoverJack- Patient Lift Transfer System- is an air transfer system used for bariatric patient transfers and repositioning. With this revolutionary system the mattress and the patient float on a cushion of air, at the same time the air is supporting the patient, the air is escaping from the perforations in the underside, and acting as a lubricant to reduce friction, which facilitates effortless transfers. Crewmembers can safely transfer the patient without the need for excessive lifting or straining.

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486 Gus Hipp Blvd
Rockledge, FL. 32955
Phone: (321) 633-7050
Fax: (321) 632-3005
Email: info@coastalhealth.org

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