BariBoard - Contoured Bariatric CPR Board
The latest innovation in CPR technology. The BARIBOARD enables the rescuers to deliver more effective compressions than ever before, by simply reducing surface area. Designed to support the torso and spine during chest compressions on persons weighing greater than 275 pounds* This revolutionary design is quickly becoming a must have device for all large adult patients in cardiac arrest.
The BariBoard
Elevates the sternum, redistributes adipose tissue and provides a targeted hard surface to compress against.
Every body type is not the same. It's time to treat them properly and effectively.
Specs:
27" X 18½" x 2¼"
Lightweight - 6 lbs
X-Ray translucent
Impervious for easy decontamination
The raised surface is contoured to the large patients' physical characteristics supporting the spine and decreasing surface area thereby increasing the effectiveness of chest compressions by optimizing the force of work exerted by the rescuer.
The MRI images above show the differences without (upper image) and with (lower image) BariBoard.
BARIBOARD has 2 surface planes; the raised area and the base area. When performing CPR you can apply the Rules of Physical Science:P=F/A. For a given force, if the surface area = (A) is smaller (decreased) the pressure or (force=F) will be greater. A larger surface area spreads out the force, and the pressure or (F) becomes smaller. It is known that it takes 100lbs. of (F) to perform an adequate chest compression. Knowing this, it would be logical to theorize that one can deliver a more effective chest compression on an obese person if the surface area (A) is decreased since the surfaces area (A) is the variable in the equation.
The BARIBOARD decreases surface area optimizing the force the rescuer applies to the patient.
The patented Bariatric CPR Board was developed by Kathleen Kornaker RN,C, who saw a need to design a tool to help improve the effectiveness of chest compressions in the obese and morbidly obese population. Through research, prototyping, and imaging, Kathy developed a contoured board to decrease the "cushioning effect" caused by excessive adipose tissue on the torso of this challenging population.
*It would be the healthcare providers judgment based on body type and shape whether to use the Bariboard .The same as they would in choosing a large size BP cuff or properly sized ET Tube. Does not interfere with BLS and ACLS standards of care.
* Product level shipping fee will apply at checkout *
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