| Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of the quarterly Bariquins‘ newsletter In this newsletter: Quarterly Quotes Bariquins to Exhibit at the National DVI Conference June 2025 Bariquins Now in Association with Jeenie Solutions Barry & Benny’s Round-Up Time to Face the Facts… Please scroll down for all the details. Quarterly Quotes From Our Customers “Great training tool. Well worth the money for the crews. Will make training more realistic.” “Makes manual handling more realistic. Easy to set up scenarios.” “The mannequin is a very useful piece of equipment which u can see having multiple training uses.” Bariquins to Exhibit at the National DVI Conference June 2025  Bariquins is pleased to announce that they are to exhibit at the National UKDVI Conference 2025. This will be taking place at the historic Guildhall in London on Monday 16th of June 2025. Due to circumstances, this is the first time in a few years that the DVI have been able to bring their many representatives together. During the conference, there will be many presentations by both UK and International speakers. Bariquins will be at the conference exhibition. We are one of the few companies that have been invited to attend the exhibition. Bariquins specialise in providing training mannequins, bariatric equipment and training courses for the safe handling of bariatric (obese) individuals. This annual conference brings together experts from various fields to discuss advancements and best practices in disaster victim identification. Disaster Victim Identification is a critical process used to identify individuals who have perished in mass fatality incidents, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or accidents. The process involves meticulous procedures, including scene examination, post-mortem data collection, ante-mortem data collection, and reconciliation of data to ensure accurate identification of victims. INTERPOL Bariquins’ participation in the exhibition underscores the importance of specialized training in handling all victims with dignity and respect, regardless of their size. Our mannequins are designed to simulate the weight and movement of bariatric individuals, providing first responders and medical personnel with realistic training scenarios. This is particularly relevant in DVI operations, where the safe and respectful recovery and identification of all victims are paramount. The inclusion of Bariquins at the conference highlights a commitment to comprehensive training and preparedness in disaster response scenarios. By addressing the challenges associated with handling bariatric individuals, Bariquins contributes to the overall effectiveness and humanity of disaster victim identification processes. Attendees at the conference will have the opportunity to engage with Bariquins’ products and learn about their applications in enhancing the skills of emergency responders. This aligns with the conference’s goal of promoting international best practices in emergency response and improving the global community’s disaster response capabilities. If you have any questions or if you are going to the conference (and you would like to discuss what Bariquins has to offer, please contact us on info@bariquins.com For further information on Bariquins products, please follow this link. Bariquins Now in Association with Jeenie Solutions  Jeenie Solutions has just run its first education event in preparation for the schedule ahead. Before launching full steam, it was important to evaluate, test, and refine their Centre of Excellence in Easingwold, York. Another major test for the Centre was an evacuation scenario, designed to push both the facility and participants’ problem-solving skills to the limit. Using one of our Bariquins models, Jeenie Solutions simulated an emergency transfer from the upstairs bedroom. As the Centre of Excellance is fitted with a viewing gallery, it allows everyone to see the key details of the transfer and evacuation. The challenge involved safely moving the Bariquin from a broken low bed, through narrow doorways, down a twisting stairwell, and into the hospital ward downstairs, where it was finally transferred into a Bariatric hospital bed supplied by Five Mobility. It wasn’t just about moving the Bariquin—it was about tackling real-world challenges. The session sparked some great discussions and reinforced the importance of planning, teamwork, and having the right equipment and techniques in place. Having a safe space to develop and practice is invaluable—not just for those new to the field, but also for experienced professionals looking to refine and enhance their techniques. Whether it’s a place to experiment, challenge yourself, or simply build confidence, the Jeenie Centre of Excellence provides a realistic, controlled environment to do just that. If you want to make use of this space, you can: Book onto one of their upcoming sessions here. The Centre can be hired for your own use which is perfect for demonstrations, risk assessments, video or photo content, workshops, confidence building, team days, running your own course, or even just refreshing and enhancing your skills. For details, please email: info@jeenie.uk or visit their website: www.jeenie.uk Barry & Benny’s Round-Up In this regular section, we look at news and other pieces of interest that have occurred since the last newsletter. Headlines, reports and articles from around the world that have caught our attention recently are given below. ———————————————– Firstly, we will start with bariatric rescues: Six people living with morbid obesity a day need to be assisted from their homes by firefighters in Britain. More here. This item concentrates on Birmingham, UK. The people living with severe obesity who had to be rescued from their homes by firefighters. See here. This item reports on how a woman living with severe obesity was rushed to hospital in Thailand in a truck after her house was demolished to take her out, as mentioned here. Here is a selection of news items from around the world on the effects of obesity in: The USA Canada China and India Türkiye Iran And Ireland Here is a selection of other health news items: The Lancet launches new framework for redefining obesity as a chronic disease. See here. More from The Lancet as it reports that more than half of adults and a third of children and adolescents predicted to have overweight or obesity by 2050. Read more here. Here’s an article on how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity. Details are here. And another of those stories that are reported on at the end of news bulletins: Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women. More here. Look out for more similar stories and information regarding obesity in our next newsletter.  Time to Face the Facts… Here are five quick facts about how obesity significantly impacts outcomes in road traffic collisions. Here are the five pertinent statistics: Increased Fatality Risk: Moderately obese drivers face a 21% higher risk of death in severe motor vehicle crashes, while morbidly obese drivers have a 56% increased risk compared to non-obese drivers. Innovations Report Higher Injury Risk: Obese vehicle occupants have a 54–61% higher risk of injury compared to those with normal weight. Frontiers Upper Body Injuries in Obese Men: Obese men have a substantially higher risk of serious upper body injuries—including head, face, chest, and spine—than men of normal weight in motor vehicle crashes. PLOS Obesity and Crash Fatality Risk: Drivers with higher body mass indices (BMIs) are at an increased risk of death due to motor vehicle crashes, particularly in front-end and left-side collisions. PMC Obesity and Injury Severity: Obese individuals are more likely to sustain injuries with an Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score higher than 3, indicating more severe injuries, in motor vehicle accidents. PMC These statistics underscore the heightened vulnerability of obese individuals in road traffic collisions, highlighting the need for tailored safety measures and vehicle designs to protect this demographic. ———————————— Until the next newsletter, Stay Safe and Healthy. |
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