We now have available our
first bariatric dummy weighing
in at 180Kg! It is designed for
a team of at least 4-6 people
to rescue. It is supplied
complete with a carrying
sheet (pictured) to assist in
carrying and positioning the
dummy flat out.
Obesity is a very real problem
in the UK and across the
world and judging by
government figures the
problem is getting worse.
Rescue teams will need to
consider how they will deal
with casualties of this size and
this dummy will enable
realistic training to take place.
We have worked very hard to
achieve a 'fluidity of
movement' with the weight
rather than just producing a
heavy 'lump', so we think it
will be very realistic to work
with. The fluidity of movement
is created by distributing the
weight in 1/2 Kg weight in
pockets across the surface of
the dummy.
The Bariatric dummy is based
around a 100Kg general
purpose dummy with a further
5 layers over the top, these
being a mixture of the
weighted layers and foam
cushioning that enables the
weight to slide from side to
side; the effect is actually
very realistic.
This is a real 'team effort'
dummy !
Promove, an innovative
company from Aberystwyth
has created a sling for moving
and handling incapacitated or
disabled, including bariatric
individuals weighing up to 45
stone in confined spaces
where a hoist cannot be used.
We feel sure this piece of
equipment will be of use to all
the emergency services; full
details can be seen on www.promove.
uk.com
