Bariatric Equipment Guide

General Patient Care Policy & Procedure Number: 205.1850

Bariatric Guide for Safe Patient Handling Attachment A

BARIATRIC EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Bariatric Item / Max Weight / Max Girth /

Designated Location

CT Table / 470 lbs / 27”
X-Ray Table Room 1 / 400 lbs
X-Ray Table Room 2 / 300 lbs
MRI Scanner / 290 lbs / 26”
OR Table Room 1 / 350 lbs / 20”
OR Table Room 2 / 992 lbs / 20”
Freight Scale / 1000 lbs
Wheelchair Scale / 330 lbs
Arjo Sling/Scale / 360 lbs / 32 – 38”
Bariatric Scale / TBA
Regular Hospital Bed / 500 lbs * / 45” / Med/Surg
Bari Max 2 Bed ** / 1000 lbs / 50”+ / KCI Rental
Stetchair / 675 lbs / 40”
Maximove / 420 lbs / Med/Surg
Gurneys (most) / 350 lbs / 30” / ED
Gurneys (some) / 500 lbs / 35” / ED
Gurneys / 400 lbs / 32” / ED
Arjo Lift / 704 lbs / Station One
Wheelchair Standard / 250 lbs
Wheelchair Large / 350 lbs / 42”
Commodes / 400 – 500 lbs / 34 – 40” / Med/Surg

** Bariatric Bed is available from Material Management.