Manual & Electric Patient Lifts

What Is a Patient Lift?

A Patient Lift, also known as a Hoyer Lift, is a lifting mechanism that uses a harness or sling placed around the user to lift them safely and effectively. Patient lifts are one of the safest ways to transfer users, making them essential in hospitals, nursing centers, and dialysis centers. These lifts are especially useful for patients with fractures or those who need to be handled with extreme care, as they allow for slow and controlled lifting and lowering, reducing the risk of further complications during recovery.

Patient lifts are a crucial part of durable medical equipment, and Sherman Oaks Medical offers a wide range of patient lifts to ease the burden of caregiving. We carry Manual Patient Lifts, Electric Patient Lifts, Sit-to-Stand Patient Lifts, Portable Patient Lifts, and Bariatric Patient Lifts. Additionally, we offer various slings and accessories from top manufacturers like Hoyer, Bestcare, Invacare, and Liko, ensuring that transferring your loved ones is as simple as 1, 2, 3. With our patient lifts, back injuries from lifting can become a thing of the past!

Types of Patient Lifts

Manual Patient Lift

Manual Patient Lifts are the most economical option for users seeking a simple patient transfer solution. These lifts use a hydraulic crank that must be pumped to raise the user. Once the user is lifted, a release lever on the pump allows for a controlled lowering. Manual patient lifts are recommended for situations where two people are available to assist: one to operate the pump and the other to ensure the patient is being raised and lowered safely. Sherman Oaks Medical Supplies offers a large selection of manual patient lifts.

Electric Patient Lifts

Electric Patient Lifts are the most popular on the market due to their ease of use. These lifts raise the user electrically via a hand remote, making it possible for a single caregiver to perform the lifting operation safely. The caregiver can secure the patient in the sling and use the remote control to lift them while standing directly next to them. This is particularly beneficial for heavier users, as it eliminates the need for manual cranking, which can be challenging. Electric patient lifts are ideal for caregivers, ensuring safe and easy transfers without putting stress on the patient or caregiver.

Sit-to-Stand Patient Lifts

Sit-to-Stand Patient Lifts differ from traditional lifts as they lift the user into a standing position rather than lifting their entire body. These lifts are excellent for standing therapy, as they help users stand and maintain a standing position. However, users must be able to bear some weight for the Sit-to-Stand lift to be effective. For those unable to bear weight on their legs, the Sit-to-Stand lift can also assist in seated transfers from a wheelchair to the side of a bed or from a wheelchair to a toilet. Sit-to-Stand lifts are available in both manual and electric versions and come with a variety of slings to choose from.

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