Patient Lifts
Patient Lifts are the perfect device for those who need assistance getting up from a sitting position or transferring from one surface to another. These lifts give caregivers an easier way to help their patients without straining themselves in the process. They come with safety straps and handles.
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Find answers to commonly asked questions below.
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What is a patient lift used for?
A patient lift is a mechanical device (manual hydraulic or electric) that safely transfers individuals who cannot bear weight from bed, chair, toilet, or floor using a sling, preventing caregiver back injuries.
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How do you use a patient lift?
Position the lift base under the bed/chair āĆĆ lower the spreader bar āĆĆ place the sling under/around the patient āĆĆ attach sling loops to the bar āĆĆ slowly pump/raise the lift āĆĆ move the patient āĆĆ lower gently into the new position.
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How to use a patient lift at home?
The process is the same as clinical use. Ensure the floor is clear, lock wheels on furniture, use the correct sling size, and always have a second person available until you are fully trained.
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How to lift bedridden patient?
The safest way is with a floor or ceiling patient lift and full-body sling. Manual lifting by caregivers is no longer recommended due to injury risk.
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How to lift patient from wheelchair to bed?
Position wheelchair beside bed and lock brakes āĆĆ place sling under patient āĆĆ roll lift base legs under bed āĆĆ attach sling āĆĆ raise patient slightly above wheelchair āĆĆ swing/push over bed āĆĆ lower onto mattress.
