29/10/2025
♿ The Little B.I.G. – Bariatric Innovation Guide ♿
Today we’re spotlighting a specialist category that’s critical but often overlooked until it’s urgently needed: emergency evacuation devices. Tetcon’s range is designed to ensure safe, controlled, and dignified evacuations for bariatric clients in hospitals, aged care, or unpredictable environments.
💡 Why “The Little Big”?
Because in emergencies, the right equipment saves time, reduces risk, and protects lives. Evacuation devices may not be used every day, but when they are needed, they make an enormous difference for both responders and clients.
🦺 Evacuation Focus – 3 Tetcon Solutions:
1️⃣ S-CAPEPLUS Evacuation Mat
Built from Dyneema® (the world’s strongest fiber) with fire-retardant PU & polyester, this mat features overlapping flaps to retain body heat, long ergonomic pulling straps, side handles, and positioning straps to keep patients secure. Suitable for horizontal and vertical evacuations, allowing multiple responders to work together safely.
📏 205cm x 85cm | SWL: 400kg
2️⃣ S-CAPEPOD Bariatric Evacuation Sheet
A discreet under-mattress device ready in under 60 seconds. Designed for horizontal transfers and stair evacuations, with long pulling straps for safe handling. Made from 100% fire-retardant, antibacterial polyester, it’s essential for rapid, controlled bariatric evacuations.
🛏️ Fits mattresses 100–125cm wide, up to 216cm long | SWL: 300kg
3️⃣ RETMEX Rescue Sheet
An extra-large rescue sheet with 18 reinforced PVC handles and 36 cross-box stitches for maximum strength. Includes a foot sack for stability, ensuring smooth transfers across any environment—from hospital wards to forest trails and urban rescues.
📏 220cm x 120cm | SWL: 385kg
📍 Want to see them and some of our other bariatric innovations in action?
We’ll be showcasing our bariatric devices range at the AAMHP Conference 2025 in Brisbane, 6–7 November at BCEC. Two days of:
🌏 International speakers
🧠 Expert panels & Q&A
🤖 AI tech demos
🛠️ Hands-on workshops
🍷 Networking
🔗 Learn more and register: www.aamhp.org.au