Bariatric emergencies

[mariomike]

That they are...because of the difficulty transporting them emergently. If they're in need of ALS care or greater, an ALS paramedic or critical care RT goes as medical escort.

Does the City of Winnipeg Paramedic Service operate bariatric ambulances?

Without lights and sirens, and not being part of the 9-1-1 system, the private pink "Technical Transport" vehicle would be OK for non-emergency transfers.

Flashback of memories of bariatrics collapsed in the basement washroom of bars and restaurants.

Why are so many Toronto restaurant toilets in dingy basements?
Many bathrooms in Toronto establishments are tucked underground, hindering accessibility

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/restaurant-bathroom-basement-accessibility-9.7197001

 

[medicineman]

Pretty sure they do, just never actually seen one identified as such.

 

[mariomike]

The Toronto Paramedic Bariatric ambulance looks sort of familiar.