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Emergency medical professionals have a lot of options when it comes to the EMS supplies and equipment that they use to help save lives. With limited budgets and never-ending needs, it is important to chose the supplies and equipment that will help them most effectively carry out their jobs. The Ferno PowerFlexx System is one product aimed at making work easier for EMTs and paramedics.
The Ferno PowerFlexx system is a powered ambulance cot that lifts patients and helps to prevent injuries among the crew. The Ferno PowerFlexx system features a 700 lb unassisted lift capacity. Unlike traditional patient stretchers, this powered cot lifts the 700 lb weight, not the operator. This reduces situations where emergency care professionals might become injured or compromise the safety of the patient that they are transporting. This is an important thing to consider today, as roughly one third of the adult population in the U.S. is obese.  The EMS products and supplies used to treat obese patients must meet their needs just as efficiently and safely as they do for non-obese patients. The Ferno Large Body Surface (LBS) Area Transfer System attaches to the top of the PowerFlexx and increases the width of the cot to 34″ wide to accommodate larger patients, but still fits comfortably through a standard door opening. To read more about how the Ferno PowerFlexx is being used by EMS services in Kentucky to transport bariatric patients, click here.
This ambulance cot also has advanced power management features such as the in-the-fastener charger to ensure that it is powered at all times. This integrated charging system eliminates the need for you to lug around extra batteries on a call or take them out to be charged. Additional features include an all-metal frame construction, five-position drop frame, wide thumb controls, and reflective labeling. The 24 volt DC Power Pack with hydraulic actuator and dual lifting cylinders provide smooth and reliable lifting.
Learn more about the Ferno PowerFlexx system here.
Call 1-877-287-9715 to schedule a personal demonstration of the Ferno PowerFlexx.
Have you encountered issues with transporting obese patients on traditional stretchers? Has your organization switched to a powered ambulance cot like the Ferno PowerFlexx System? Please post a comment on our blog and share your experience.
