The latest innovation in CPR technology. The BARIBOARD enables the rescuers to deliver more effective compressions than ever before, by simply reducing surface area. Designed to support the torso and spine during chest compressions on persons weighing greater than 275 pounds*. This revolutionary design is quickly becoming a must have device for all large adult patients in cardiac arrest.

The raised surface is contoured to the larger patients' physical characteristics supporting the spine and decreasing surface area thereby increasing the effectiveness of chest compressions by optimizing the force of work exerted by the rescuer

The bariboard has 2 surface planes, the raised area and the base are. When doing CPR you can apply the Rules of Physical Science: P=F/A. For a given force, if the surface area = (A) is smaller (decreased) the pressure or (force=F) will be greater. A larger surface area spreads out the force, and the pressure of (F) becomes smaller. It is known that it takes 100lbs. of (F) to perform adequate chest compression. Knowing this, it would be logical to theorize that one can deliver a more effetcive chest compression on an obese person

Spec:

27" x 18.5" x 2.25"
Lightweight - 6lbst
X-Ray Translucent
Impervious for easy decontamination

*It would be the healthcare providers judgement based on body type and shape whether to use the Bariboard. The same as they would in choosing a large size BP cuff or properly sized ET Tube. Does not interfere with BLS or ACLS standards of care