What is the criteria for choosing a bariatric bed/sleep surface and wheel chair for a patient? Before you purchase any piece of bariatric equipment, it's vital to understand the following:

• the patient's weight
• the patient's height
• the patient's girth
• the patient's range of independent mobility
• the equipment's weight capacity and other dimensions

Below are few models of bariatric beds that you should evaluate: Heavy Duty Full Electric Bed Dimensions:

• Bed end weight: 59 lbs.
• Head frame weight: 55 lbs.
• Foot frame height: 104 lbs.
• Fabric height: 16in. - 24 in.
• Overall width: 42 in.
• Overall length: 88 in.
• Weight Capacity: 600 lbs.

48 in. Bariatric Full-Electric Hospital Bed Dimensions:

• Bed end weight: 73 lbs.
• Head frame weight: 162 lbs.
• Foot frame height: 134 lbs.
• Fabric height: 17 in. - 24 in.
• Overall width: 48 in.
• Overall length: 88 in.
• Weight Capacity: 800 lbs.

54 in. Bariatric Full-Electric Hospital Bed Dimensions:

• Bed end weight: 86 lbs.
• Head frame weight: 178 lbs.
• Foot frame height: 150 lbs.
• Fabric height: 17 in. - 24 in.
• Overall width: 54 in.
• Overall length: 88 in.
• Weight Capacity: 1000 lbs.

60 in. Bariatric Full-Electric Hospital Bed Dimensions:

• Bed end weight: 42 lbs.
• Head frame weight: 238 lbs.
• Foot frame height: 219 lbs.
• Fabric height: 17" - 24"
• Overall width: 60"
• Overall length: 88"
• Weight Capacity: 1000 lbs.

For more specific information on how to size and fit a bariatric wheelchair for a patient and to evaluate different models, click the link below: Bariatric Wheelchairs Hope that helps.