A pump activated piece of equipment that is used by a caregiver to reposition or move a user from one surface to another. Great for people that cannot transfer on their own related to weakness or illness.
Advantages
- if used correctly, more safe to move a user both for the caregiver and user themselves
- reduced risk of falls
- is stand alone
- hydraulic powered and can still be operated during power outages
Disadvantages
- requires training from a professional on how to safely use this device
- expensive
- need a good amount of clear pathways to safely use
- can be timely to set up and utilize correctly
Also Known As
- hoyer lift
- patient lift
- mechanical lift