Outfitting disaster medical facilities with well-designed emergency equipment can make the difference in patient outcomes. Introducing BLU-MED™ Beds, a key ward component when preparing for patient surge following a terrorist event, bio/flu crisis or natural disaster.
“Most communities throughout America are unprepared for a sudden influx of patients. This makes it a priority to examine the use of transportable facilities on a regional basis to augment hospital capacity,” according to Mike Wyrick, executive director of the Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance.
A surge in trauma victims could occur at a time when existing healthcare infrastructure may be disabled or compromised. Emergency medical care is enhanced in a disaster medical facility when outfitted with field-proven equipment. Stressful conditions are alleviated when such equipment is not only safe and reliable for the patient, but when its functionality enhances the abilities of the staff to practice advanced medical care with comfort and safety.
The portable BLU-MED™ bed is adjustable from prone to elevated head or foot at a 65º angle. This treatment-height bed measures 30” wide x 82” long x 28” high. Its lightweight aluminum frame (45lb. with accessories) has an industry-high 450 lb. load capacity. Pod-style feet provide a stable base and the 1” tube frame facilitates hanging monitor equipment. The BLU-MED™ Bed is durable and includes a removable, washable cover and a non-slip mattress. It folds to a compact 30” x 41” x 6” for easy transport or storage.
The BLU-MED Response Systems The 650 square foot BLU-MED™ facility is the integral component of a larger modular disaster medical system that can be set up to accommodate any number of casualties, depending on the disaster. With equipment options ranging from basic ward space to medical triage, treatment and intensive care, these disaster medical facilities can provide a practical solution to the need for additional bed and treatment space following a major disaster.
An entire hospital, including such sophisticated equipment as field-proven patient monitors, IV pumps and ventilators, can be delivered on a single flatbed truck. In regional or community applications, it can be made fully operational within 24 hours of a disaster.
“Medical shelter technology has advanced considerably in the last 10 years,” explained Gerrit Boyle, president of BLU-MED Response Systems. “The canvas tents previously used by the military offered very little control of factors that we now know can save lives and ensure medical success.”
About BLU-MED Response Systems BLU-MED Response Systems, Kirkland, Wash., provides rapidly deployable and scalable disaster medical facilities that enable communities to extend advanced-level medical care when and where needed, in extreme conditions, for the duration of an event. BLU-MED Response Systems is a division of Alaska Structures, Inc.
For More Information Contact: Gerrit Boyle BLU-MED President Cell # 877-318-9913 Visit www.blu-med.com