Choosing the right stretcher is very important now. Almost 42% of adults in the U.S. are obese. Top bariatric stretcher brands include Stryker, Spirit EMS, Bariatric Sked, Hill-Rom, Ferno, Hausted, Pedigo, and Gendron. These brands focus on weight capacity, safety, comfort, and how easy it is to mov
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You must look at weight capacity when picking bariatric stretchers. If a stretcher cannot hold a patient’s weight, it might break. This can hurt the patient or staff. More people are obese now, so more patients need special care.CategoryTime PeriodTrend DescriptionAdults1999-2000 to 2017-2018Obesity