How to Use a Hoyer Lift
 
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Hoyer lifts allow a person to be lifted and transferred with a minimum of physical effort. Before attempting to lift anyone, practice using the lifter. Take turns with fellow clinicians, practicing on each other. It is important that you know how a patient will feel in the lifter. When lifting a patient, be certain to explain the procedure to the patient being lifted.

Using the proper lifter and the correct sling attachment is also very important.

Selection of the proper lift and sling is determined by patients:
  • Disability
  • Size
  • Weight
  • And by the specific type transfer
Reasons for using a lifter for transfers are:
  • Patient is too heavy to be transferred without assistance of a lifting device.
  • Preventing injury to the caregiver while transferring the patient.
  • Preventing injury to the caregiver while assisting the patient.
This manual contains important safety instructions. Please read it carefully before using your patient lifter and refer to the manual carefully before using the patient lifter in order to become proficient in using the device in a safe and efficient manner.