Patient Lift is a manual or hydraulic floor-based hoist used to safely transfer patients who are unable to bear weight and cannot assist with transfers from bed, chair, commode, or floor. It is an essential piece of equipment for caregivers of fully dependent patients, significantly reducing the risk of caregiver injury during transfers.

Patient lifts are used with compatible slings and require caregiver training for safe operation. OxyCare delivers and sets up patient lifts, provides sling fitting guidance, and offers caregiver training at delivery. Rental is available for patients with short-term transfer needs.

Operating Instructions

Emergency telephone number is on your equipment. (618)234-0202

Please follow instructions given by the equipment technician. Please follow your doctor's orders.

Set-up

1. Technician will set-up Patient Lift.
2. Demonstrate how to raise and lower boom.
3. Demonstrate how to spread base. Base must be spread while patient is in lift.
4. Demonstrate how sling attaches to T bar, and patient can use as a hand hold.
5. Demonstrate how to attach and adjust chains or straps to sling.
6. Explain how to place patient under the sling.
7. Patient/Caregiver demonstrates each step and has a solid understanding.
8. Review how to call for service. When to order. Where to call.

Cleaning

1. Patient Lift can be wiped off with soapy water. Wipe soap off with a damp cloth.
2. Sling can be laundered (remove metal inserts).

Safety

1. Base must be spread when patient is in lift.
2. Do not use more than 350 pounds in patient lift.
3. Be sure there is adequate headroom for patient.
4. Clear adequate space to operate lift.

OxyCare Medical Supply Co. 2725 South Belt West, Belleville IL 62226