- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Weight: 5.0 lb
- Compatible with the 35-X PROFlexX Cot (all serial numbers) or new POWERFlexx Cots (serial numbers 06 029075 and higher)
- Adapts the footprint of the cot for use on dialysis scales too short to accomodate the cot wheel base
- Allows dialysis patients to be weighed without removing them from the cot
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Learn more:
- MFR: Ferno Ships from Manufacturer
- MPN: 0822116
- Phone: (877) 733-0911
Frequently asked questions
Which Ferno cots fit the Dialysis Kickstand?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is compatible with the following cot models:
- 35-X PROFlexX Cot: Compatible with all serial numbers.
- POWERFlexx Cots: Requires serial numbers 06 029075 and higher.
Does the kickstand allow weighing without moving the patient?
Yes, absolutely. The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is specifically designed to enable accurate patient weighing without requiring patient transfer off the cot.
It achieves this by modifying the wheel base footprint of compatible Ferno cots, allowing them to sit securely on short dialysis scales. This feature provides significant patient benefits, including:
- Enhanced Comfort: Patients remain on the familiar cot surface, eliminating the discomfort and risk associated with transferring to a separate scale.
- Continuity of Care: Minimizes disruption to the patient, which is essential for stable and continuous care during treatment.
- Accuracy: Ensures weight measurements are taken quickly and safely.
Does this kickstand allow on-cot dialysis weighing?
Yes, the Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is specifically engineered to enable accurate on-cot dialysis weighing.
It achieves this by:
- Modifying the standard wheel base footprint of compatible Ferno cots (35-X PROFlexx and newer POWERFlexx models).
- Allowing the cot structure to interface correctly with short dialysis scales.
This crucial adaptation eliminates the need to transfer the patient, ensuring patient comfort and stability while facilitating continuous care and accurate weight assessment.
Which Ferno cots are compatible?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is designed to modify the footprint of your cot, allowing patients to be weighed accurately on short dialysis scales without the need for uncomfortable transfer.The kickstand is compatible with the following models:
- 35-X PROFlexX Cot: Compatible with all serial numbers.
- POWERFlexx Cots: Compatible only with serial numbers 06 029075 and higher.
How does the Kickstand help with patient weighing?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is designed to adapt the wheel base footprint of compatible Ferno cots. This modification is essential because it allows patients to be weighed accurately and directly on short dialysis scales without requiring removal from the cot.
This crucial functionality enhances patient comfort and ensures continuity of care by eliminating the disruption of transfers.
The Kickstand is compatible with:
- The 35-X PROFlexx Cot (all serial numbers)
- Newer POWERFlexx Cots (serial numbers 06 029075 and higher)
How does the kickstand facilitate patient weighing?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is engineered to streamline the patient weighing process by adapting the cot’s structure to interface with shorter medical scales. This provides several key benefits for efficiency and patient comfort:
- Enables Direct Weighing: The accessory modifies the wheel base footprint of compatible Ferno cots (the 35-X PROFlexx and newer POWERFlexx models) to fit short dialysis scales.
- Eliminates Transfer: Patients can be weighed directly on the cot, which removes the need for uncomfortable, disruptive, or time-consuming transfers to a separate scale.
- Ensures Continuity of Care: By minimizing patient movement, it supports patient stability and continuity of care during critical dialysis procedures.
Is this compatible with PROFlexx and POWERFlexx cots?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is designed to modify the footprint of specific Ferno cots, enabling patients to be accurately weighed on short dialysis scales without requiring transfer. This ensures patient stability and continuous care.
The accessory is compatible with the following models:
- 35-X PROFlexX Cot: Compatible with all serial numbers.
- POWERFlexx Cots: Compatible with newer models only, specifically those with serial numbers 06 029075 and higher.
Where is this kickstand most beneficial?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is most beneficial in clinical settings and emergency transport environments that require accurate patient weighing, especially:
- Dialysis Centers
- Hospitals
This accessory is crucial when using compatible Ferno cots (35-X PROFlexx and newer POWERFlexx) with dialysis scales that are too short to accommodate the cot’s standard wheel base. Its primary advantage is:
- Enabling Direct Weighing: It adapts the cot’s footprint to fit shorter scales.
- Enhancing Patient Comfort: It eliminates the disruptive and potentially uncomfortable need to transfer the patient from the cot to a separate scale.
Does it improve patient comfort?
Yes, the Ferno Dialysis Kickstand significantly improves patient comfort by allowing dialysis patients to be weighed without needing to be removed from the cot.
Is it made from high-quality materials?
The Ferno Dialysis Kickstand is designed as a functional and robust piece of equipment, consistent with medical standards. It features a predominantly tubular metal construction with black and metallic silver-colored components, indicating durable materials for its intended use.