Why can’t I use a Bariatric Med Sled® for everyone?
If you have to move a standard size person and all you have available is a bariatric sled it can be used. It is not optimal, but if the person’s safety is at risk, it will work. In this situation … Continue reading
Are all Med Sled® products decon-capable?
Yes. The Med Sled® Evacuation Sleds are made out of high density polyethylene (HDPE) which has many beneficial characteristics. These include: Decon capable Slick surface: Eases the amount of effort it takes to move a patient on to the sled … Continue reading
How much weight can a Med Sled® hold?
Our Med Sled® Evacuation Sleds (Youth-MS28, Standard-MS36, and the Bariatric-MS48) are all manufactured in the USA and made to a high quality standard. Our Patented Parameter Braking Tether secures the entire sled providing additional safety and strength that you will … Continue reading
Is Med Sled® easy to use?
Yes, very simple to use. We believe our products meet the needs of our customers in their worst case scenario. Whether chaos is due to an emergency evacuation, loss of electricity, elevators not operating or not having outside assistance, Med … Continue reading
Is there any assembly required with Med Sled®?
No, Med Sled® Evacuation Devices does not require assembly. Our Med Sled® product line is 100% assembled and each sled has it’s own storage bag. The Med Sled® can be deployed and ready to load patients in less than 10 seconds.
Who else is using Med Sled® products?
Our Customers: Over 3,500 Hospitals have chosen Med Sled® as their preferred evacuation device Med Sled® Adult Evacuation Equipment is the preferred evacuation device in 18 of the top 20 “Honor Roll” Hospitals ranked U.S. News & World Report 2013 … Continue reading
Where do I store my Med Sleds®?
Each Med Sled® comes in it’s own individual storage bag with shoulder strap for quick and easy mobilization. We offer several wall mount storage devices and steel cabinets. These are available for storing quantities of Med Sleds® in close proximity … Continue reading
How many people does it take to operate a Med Sled®?
One, however, most protocols call for a two person team approach when handling ambulatory patients. Emergency evacuation is no effort. This is the safest for both the staff conducting the evacuation as well as the people requiring evacuation assistance. If … Continue reading