BariKare™ Bariatric Bed System

Bariatric patient care with low air loss therapy

The KCI BariKare bed is a front-exit bariatric bed system designed to help prevent and manage pressure ulcers. The stabilization handles aid in mobility training and ambulation, while the AtmosAir™ surface provides adjustable, non-powered, dynamic pressure redistribution for patients up to 386 kg.

Features/Benefits

The BariKare bed offers features and benefits designed to help treat and prevent pressure ulcers while managing the risks associated with bariatric patient care:

Pressure redistribution therapy helps in prevention and treatment of skin breakdown
Low air-loss therapy provides airflow to help control skin temperature and manage moisture
GORE® Medical Fabric helps maintain skin integrity by keeping it cool and dry while serving as an effective barrier to fluid and bacteria
Heel protection with visco-elastic foam and a sloped heel section reduce tissue interface pressures by off-loading the heel
Cardiac chair positioning facilitates up-in-chair orders, which enhance pulmonary positioning
386 kg weight capacity with front exit facilitates patient ambulation
Easy-to-use bed controls facilitate flexible patient positioning, allowing caregivers to raise and lower the bed and tilt the chair position as needed
Built-in scale display provides instant readings at the touch of a button, located on both side rails
Expandable Side rails accommodate wider patients, while allowing easier patient transport through doors by rotating down and tucking against frame
X-ray cassette holder eliminates unnecessary patient transfers
Fluid resistant and anti-bacterial mattress cover protects the mattress and allows for simple wipe down cleaning

Product Specifications

Frame and Mattress Dimensions
Overall: L 222 x W 54 x H 70cm
Mattress: L 203 x W 91,5 x H 17,8cm
Side rails (Normal/extended/tucked): 110cm/137cm/102cm
Side rail: H 54,5 x L 122cm

Weight
Maximum recommended patient weight: 386 kg
Net weight: 301 kg

Articulation
Fowler: 65°

Leg Drop
Trendelenburg: +10°
Reverse Trendelenburg: -12.5°

Cardiac Chair
Fowler: 65°
Trendelenburg: +10°
Reverse Trendelenburg: -12.5°

Electrical
Volts: 230V AC
Amps: 4.5
Maximum electrical leakage: <100 Microamps

Scale
Scale repeatability:
Scale accuracy:

Warranty
One year

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Usage

Indications

For patients whose conditions require medical/surgical features
For patients whose body weight or size pose a significant risk for care management issues to the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care
For the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
For large patients weighing up to 386 kg. (including accessories)

Contraindications

Unstable cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar fracture
Cervical and skeletal traction
Total weight in excess of 386 kg (including accessories)

Prior to use please consult product labelling and instructions for information risks, precautions, warnings and detailed operating instructions.