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3 reasons ambulance lift gates are superior for bariatric patient loading

From safety to cleanliness, lift gates help streamline the process of handling obese patients

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Mac’s Bariatric Ambulance Lift T-1-76

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As obesity increases amongst the population across the world, more sufferers of obesity need emergency medical attention than ever before, which means EMS has been forced to adjust as a result. Dealing with the significant weight of these patients can take its toll on EMS providers, and there are cases when special stretchers alone just won’t cut it.

Lift gates offer significant benefits over stretchers, making the process of transporting bariatric patients safer and more streamlined. Here are a few specific reasons why you should consider a lift gate for your service:

1. Reduce Injuries

It’s tragic when you lose a valuable employee with years or decades of field experience. When dealing with lifting and moving bariatric patients, it is unreasonable to expect two paramedics to lift both a stretcher and someone weighing several hundred pounds. If the stretcher was to break or buckle, not only could the patient’s injuries be aggravated but the paramedics themselves could be hurt. Lift Gates allow your staff to safely do their jobs, without injuring themselves.

2. Save Space and Get Set Up Quicker

Since storage is under your vehicles, you get full use of space inside your ambulance for lifesaving equipment and supplies. Plus there are no hitches to avoid, eliminating obstacles and further reducing injuries. And one person can set up the lift gate in under 60 seconds.

3. Easy to Clean for a Sterile Environment

You save time and create a cleaner, more sterile environment when you don’t have to work around a bulky ramp. Additionally, in inclement weather, lift gates keep the dirt, germs and contaminants outside your ambulance. The icing on the cake is that some Lift Gates can be remounted, and they’re no more expensive than traditional, outdated ramp technology.

Want more reasons why a lift gate will benefit you? Contact Mac’s for further information.

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