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Bariatric lifting systems.


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 Lifting System from ARJO is designed to lift and transfer patients weighing up to 900 lbs. The system provides greater resident comfort by using two lifting cassettes in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem"
tandem
. The resident can be semireclined and rotated to a fully upright seated position using the battery-powered hand control. A wide range of sling sling (sling) a bandage or suspensory for supporting a part.

mandibular sling  a structure suspending the mandible, formed by the medial pterygoid and masseter muscles and aiding in
 sizes and designs is available. A bariatric resident can be weighed with the optional scale attachment.

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ARJO also offers the TENOR Mobile Floor Lifter. With a safe working load of 704 lbs, it is a safe, dignified lift for heavier patients and is safe and easy for staff to handle and maneuver. The lift's large casters casters

the small rubber wheels on surgical trolleys, patient stretchers, mobile equipment.


conductive casters
the casters are impregnated with carbon to facilitate the dispersal of static electricity from equipment.
 and aluminum frame make it lightweight but sturdy. Electronic chassis legs for opening and closing provide maneuverability around wide chairs and in tight spots. There are no wires or cables to get in the way. The TENOR is available with a scale, and a variety of bariatric slings can be used with the TENOR.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Nov 1, 2004
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