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Patient Body Lift

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Having a bed-ridden patient at home is very challenging. While you may opt to hire a medically-trained professional to assist your patient, such decision is not very wise financially. Most of us decide to let our loved ones stay in a nursing home despite their objection because we feel that we are not capable of caring for them in the comforts of our own home. Mobility is a very big concern if we have loved ones that needs assistance moving around the house. With hydraulic lifts, moving your patient around the house is not only easy but also safe. Hydraulic lifts are easy to operate so you don 't have to worry about not having anybody else on the house that can help you move your loved ones. The peace of mind that there is no risk that your …show more content…

• Not "One size fits all." You need to make sure you know the patient 's weight before choosing what model to buy.
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Summary:
True to its name, a patient body lift enables the patient to be lifted and transferred safely from one area to another with minimal effort. This type of mobility device may enable people who are disabled, either temporarily or permanently, stay in the comforts of their own home with assistance from family members rather than stay in a nursing home.
Purchasing a Personal Hydraulic Patient Body Lifts is worth every penny than sending your loved ones to a nursing home. It is very easy to operate. Transferring a patient with the use of a Personal Hydraulic Patient Body Lift may take longer than when it is done by hand but you can never discount the assurance of safety when using it. It does not only prevent patients from falling but also protects you from having strain injuries due to heavy lifting. A Personal Hydraulic Patient Body Lift does not need numerous people to transfer a patient from a bed into a chair and vice versa. Just like any other mobility device, you have to be patient when operating a body lift. Do not be hasty because the patient’s safety might be put at risk.

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Verdict: A Personal Hydraulic Patient Body Lift is worth every penny! It offers you peace of mind that your loved ones will be safe while you are transferring them. It is definitely a lifesaver for those who would rather have their patients stay with them at home rather than in nursing homes. The price is very reasonable compared to renting it from medical suppliers.
It easy to maneuver, strong and sturdy. There are different kinds of slings that are compatible with it so you can be assured that you can use the body lift not just to transfer the patient from a bed into a chair but even to move the patient to the toilet. This medical device can be operated even by family members who are not medically-trained and it can fit in tight spaces.
Your patient might be a bit nervous and hesitant to try it at first with fear of sliding out or tipping backwards, but this lift is so well-balanced that he/she will be comfortable in no time. I would have to say this is quite a bargain for its price! I definitely recommend this lift especially if you value having your ill loved ones at home rather than in nursing

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