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Item Number: TR-208

MRI Safe Bariatric Patient Transfer Board

MRI Safe Bariatric Patient Transfer Board

$275.00
$275.00
MR Safe What does this mean?

MR Safe – an item that poses no known hazards in all MRI environments. Using the terminology, “MR Safe” items are non-conducting, non-metallic, and non-magnetic items such as a plastic Petri dish. An item may be determined to be MR Safe by providing a scientifically based rationale rather than test data.

MR Conditional – an item that has been demonstrated to pose no known hazards in a specified MR environment with specified conditions of use. “Field” conditions that define the MR environment include static magnetic field strength, spatial gradient magnetic field, dB/dt (time rate of change of the magnetic field), radio frequency (RF) fields, and specific absorption rate (SAR). Additional conditions, including specific configurations of the item (e.g., the routing of leads used for a neurostimulation system), may be required.

MR Unsafe – An item that is known to pose hazards in all MRI environments. MR Unsafe items include magnetic items such as a pair of ferromagnetic scissors.

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The Bariatric Patient Transfer Board is a specially designed solution for effective and efficient patient handling in advanced MRI environments. Crafted with durability and precision, it supports patients weighing up to 450 pounds, ensuring safe and seamless transfers. Its lightweight yet robust high-density polyethylene (HDPE) construction provides resistance to moisture and ensures long-term usability. Additionally, its semi-rigid, slick surface reduces friction, allowing for smoother patient movement during positioning while maintaining ease of use for healthcare professionals.

Compatible with varying bariatric care needs, this transfer board enhances both patient comfort and operational workflows in clinics and hospitals equipped with MRI products. Featuring radiolucent material, the board can remain under the patient during imaging without interfering with scan quality. Sixteen strategically placed hand holes further ensure a secure grip, enabling safe, ergonomic handling. Designed to meet the demands of modern healthcare, this essential piece of MRI equipment streamlines patient care processes while reinforcing safety and efficiency.

 

Overall Dimensions:

  • Length: 72 inches
  • Width: 32 inches
  • Depth: 1/4 inch
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this bariatric transfer board strong enough for high-weight MRI patients, and how does it handle in tight MRI rooms?

Yes. It’s designed for patients up to 450 lb, and the HDPE construction holds its shape even when multiple staff are supporting the transfer. MRI rooms rarely give you extra space, so the wide 32-inch surface and sixteen hand holes help staff keep control without awkward reaching. Most techs use it for stretcher-to-table moves in Zones II and III because it gives you a stable surface that still slides easily, even with heavier patients who need more guided movement.

2. Can the bariatric transfer board stay under the patient during an MRI scan without affecting image quality?

It can. The radiolucent material doesn’t introduce artifacts or create the kind of distortion you’d see with denser or metallic components. Imaging teams usually leave it under the patient for limited-mobility or bariatric cases when repositioning is difficult. It saves time, reduces strain on staff, and avoids a second transfer if the patient needs follow-up sequences.

3. What makes this a safer choice than using a standard-width MRI slide board for bariatric patients?

The wider 32-inch platform gives patients a more secure feel and reduces lateral shifting during the transfer—something that matters a lot when moving a larger patient across uneven surfaces or between stretchers. The semi-rigid board minimizes flex but still offers enough glide to keep friction low. Most MRI managers choose this bariatric board over a standard one because the extra surface area and added hand holes make the lift safer for both the patient and the techs assisting the transfer.

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