In the latest sign of America’s ballooning waistline, the Elgin Fire Department wants to buy a mechanized ambulance lift that can hoist patients who weigh up to 700 pounds. The system, which costs ...

Patients in hospital with reduced mobility may experience difficulty moving in and out of bed. Part 3 of this five-part series explained how to help patients transfer from bed to chair without ...

OverviewThe global patient handling equipment market is anticipated to grow at a steady CAGR of around 6% over the forecast period, supported by strong demographic trends, growing safety regulations, ...

A Florida fire department has invested tens of thousands of dollars in a new ambulance specially designed for extremely obese patients. The new 'Bariatric One' features a $23,000 lift gate capable of ...

The Department of Health (DoH) has called for the end of manual handling of patients to prevent risks of injury from lifting. About 5,000 nurses are currently being treated for back pain as a result ...