For people that are mobile, we often take moving for granted. Our daily activities, jobs, and chores revolve around movement. From getting out of bed to walking to work and settling down on the couch after a long day. But for immobile individuals, daily activities can be a nightmare.
Patient lifters are designed to lift and transfer immobilized patients from one place to another, from bed to bath, chair to a stretcher, or wheelchair to couch. A caregiver usually manages them, assisting the individual under their care with movement.
These medical devices provide many benefits, including reduced risk of injury to patients and caregivers. Instead of caregivers needing to move or lift their patients manually, they seamlessly carry them with a lift. The catch is that lifts are only beneficial when properly used; however, improper use of patient lifts can pose significant public health risks. Patient falls from these devices have resulted in severe injuries, including head traumas, fractures, and deaths.
The FDA has compiled a list of the best practices that, when followed, can help mitigate the risks associated with patient lifts. Users of patient lifts should:
To read the FDA's caregiver guide to patient lifts, click here.
The lift price for patients ranges depending on the model, specs, and type of lifter. ProHeal's range of patient lifts ranges from $699 to $2200.
To learn more about the different types of patient lifts, read another informative ProHeal blog post here.
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