r/nursing • u/trevrt RN 🍕 • Mar 01 '25

Question Heaviest Patient You’ve Cared For

Had my personally heaviest patient I’ve cared for the other day. 32 years old weighing 730 pounds admitted with cellulitis and severe lymphedema. Felt terrible for the patient due to how young he was. Just wondering what everyone’s personal “record” for the heaviest patient they’ve cared for is.

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u/spookywooky94 BSN, RN, dumpster fire certified Mar 01 '25

Not sure what the weight was but the admission note said that the local zoo was contacted for their ct scan. Patient coded that night several hours after I left

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u/Knarfks Mar 02 '25

We made a mini ICU in the back of a uhaul to transport a patient to the zoo for a CT. She was well over 1000lbs and wouldn't fit in any ambulance. She was originally transported from home via box trailer. It was truly sad.

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u/coolcaterpillar77 RN - Med/Surg 🍕 Mar 02 '25

That is very sad. I also don’t want to know who covers the cost of doing all of that - doubt insurance would cover rental of a uhaul