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Kit 082-2184 include one LBS Jr. bariatric board and the mounting hardware to attach it to a Ferno® 35X PROFlexx® or POWERFlexx® + cot.
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When used with a Ferno® cot, the bariatric board provide a wider patient surface, additional handholds, and restraint extenders to aid in transporting a very large patient. The LBS offers the maximum patient surface possible while allowing the cot to use a standard (36"/914.4 mm) doorway, while the LBS Jr. includes two adjustable side “wings” that can be locked in a raised position for patient security or laid flat to provide additional patient surface.
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Bariatric transfer boards are essential tools for safely moving patients between surfaces, such as from a bed to a wheelchair or from a wheelchair to a toilet. These boards are designed to support the weight of bariatric patients, typically ranging from 440 to 600 pounds, depending on the model.
Recommended Bariatric Transfer Boards
Here are some top-rated bariatric transfer boards:
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Sammons Preston Bariatric Transfer Board
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Material: 5/8" thick birch plywood
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Dimensions: 35" L x 8" W
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Weight Capacity: 600 lbs
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Features: Perpendicular hand holes for easy grip
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Purchase: Available at Performance Health
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Drive Medical Bariatric Transfer Board
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Material: Baltic birch construction with clear lacquer finish
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Weight Capacity: 600 lbs
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Features: Tapered ends and rounded corners for safety
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Purchase: Available at Everything Medical Online
- SafetySure® Bariatric Transfer Board
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Material: 0.5" thick birch plywood
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Width: 10"
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Weight Capacity: 650 lbs
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Features: Smooth lacquer coating; available in 24" and 30" lengths
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Purchase: Available at Metal & Mobility Products
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