Hospital Aids Bariatric EvacMat Evacuation Mat
An evacuation mat from Hospital Aids designed to safely move plus-size or bariatric patients from care homes and hospital wards during an emergency. It suits hospitals, clinics, training centres and emergency services sourcing dependable equipment across the UAE and GCC.
The Bariatric EvacMat is an evacuation aid built specifically for moving plus-size or bariatric individuals safely out of locations such as care homes and hospital wards during an emergency. Its design wraps securely around the individual, cocooning them within the mat to stabilise body weight and address the specific challenges that come with moving a heavier patient, which a standard evacuation sheet is not built to handle.
The mat's base material is polyethylene, while the board is made from flame retardant, anti-bacterial PVC, a combination chosen for durability and infection control in a healthcare environment. Colour coded webbing straps with metal buckles help staff apply and secure the mat correctly and quickly under pressure, reducing the chance of error during a genuine emergency.
Unrolled, the mat measures 230 by 244 cm, while it packs down to roughly 64 by 37 by 37 cm for storage, and it carries a working load limit of 350 kg at a weight of 9 kg. Hospitals, care homes and assisted living facilities keep equipment like this on hand as part of their emergency evacuation planning for bariatric residents and patients.
