How to use a manual hoyer lift

 · This video demonstrates a dependent transfer from bed to wheelchair using a manual, hydraulic Hoyer Lift. This video demonstrates a dependent transfer from bed to wheelchair using a manual.  · The first step in using a Hoyer Lift is to ensure that the area is clear. Remove any clutter or other potential obstructions out of the way. These can cause the Hoyer lift to get caught or trip someone as they move. Once your space is completely clear, you can begin setting up the Hoyer lift. 2. Check StabilityEstimated Reading Time: 6 mins. Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the bed. When moving the patient lift away from the bed, turn the patient so that he/she faces assistant operating the patient lift. Press the DOWN button (electric) or open the control valve (manual/hydraulic) lowering patient so that his feet rest on the base of the lift, straddling the mast.

2. Know Your Lift. Tip: knowing the lift and how to use it correctly can prevent patient falls from lifts- which may cause injuries, including head trauma, fractures and death. 3. Before Using a Lift, Check the Patient's Condition. Before using a patient lift, check: Patient's physical capabilities. Check to see if patient can assist with. Manual lifts have a pump handle which must be moved up and down repeatedly to raise the boom, whereas battery-powered lifts have simple "Up" and "Down" arrows to control the boom. Find the small control valve at the base of a manual lift's pump handle. When the control valve is positioned toward the pump handle, the valve is closed. Manual lifts are powered by a hydraulic pump that is relatively easy to use, but more difficult than simply pressing a button on an electric lift. Average cost: $ to $ Sit-to-Stand Hoyer Lifts.

CAUTION– For patient use, refer to the separate manual, “How To Use a Patient Lifter”. If you did not receive a copy or need additional copies contact: Customer Service Using other manufacturers’ parts on Hoyer products is unsafe and may result in serious injury to patient and/or attendant. Use only Hoyer parts. Hoyer. Manual lifts have a pump handle which must be moved up and down repeatedly to raise the boom, whereas battery-powered lifts have simple "Up" and "Down" arrows to control the boom. Find the small control valve at the base of a manual lift's pump handle. When the control valve is positioned toward the pump handle, the valve is closed. Manual and Powered Hoyer Lifts operate similarly. The manual versions have hydraulic cylinders and a hand-pump, the powered patient lifters use rechargeable battery packs and a push button hand control. All Lifts share the same nomenclature names as pictured above To raise the patient the base of the Hoyer Lifter must be spread to it's widest.