Bariatric care

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Escalating global obesity challenges healthcare

Between 1975 and 2016 the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled and is today considered one of the most important public health problems7. Providing care for this patient population means an even higher injury risk for healthcare workers and an increased need for adequate patient-handling equipment and solutions. 

Safe working load (SWL) for larger patients

Etac offers special equipment to enable patient handling for plus-size patients. The Molift Air 500 and associated slings enable a safe working load of 500 kg with one single ceiling hoist motor. The Molift Mover 300 is the ideal mobile hoist option for patients up to 300 kg.