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Mechanical Lift Equipment - Patient Transfer Systems

 

Sling-Type Full Lift 

Sling-Type Full Lift

Sling-Type Full Lift

Sling-Type Full Lift

Sling-Type Full Lift

Sling-Type Full Lift

 

Sling-Type Full Lift

Overhead tract mounted resident lifting system

 

Lean-Stand Assist Lifts

Lean-Stand Assist Lifts Lean-Stand Assist Lifts
Lean-Stand Assist Lifts 

 

Shower and Bathing Systems

Shower and Bathing Systems

Shower and Bathing Systems
Bathing Cabinet

Shower and Bathing Systems

Shower and Bathing Systems
Adjustable Tub

 

Lateral Transfer Device

 

The use of lateral transfer devices could eliminate the risks and costs of back injury caused by lifting patients during lateral transfer procedures.

  • assembling multiple staff members to lift patients for lateral transfers won't be necessary

Photo courtesy of Ergodyne On3 products
Photo courtesy of Ergodyne On3 products Photo courtesy of Ergodyne On3 products Photo courtesy of Ergodyne On3 products

 

Sliding Boards

Photo courtesy of Beasytrans System
  • Some newer versions of sliding boards have devices that allow the resident to slide easily along the board without tissue damage and with no lifting involved.
  • The friction of the movement is borne by the sliding board, not the patients skin. These devices are very useful for difficult transfers like car to wheelchair. 
  • This type of sliding board protects against back injuries, brachial plexus injuries and conditions which can cause pressure sores.
  • Sliding boards are generally used in conjunction with gait belts.

 

 

 

Shower Chair

 

Shower Chair

 

 

Height-Adjustable Beds

 

Photo courtesy of Noa Medical Industries, Inc.

 


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