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Portable Ceiling Lifts – Ideal Solution for Safe and Easy Patient Transfer

Author: Jai Gaitonde
by Jai Gaitonde
Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Caregivers/nursing staff often suffer injuries while moving or shifting patients from one place to another. Ceiling lifts are ideal for transferring or lifting people and reduces the risk of patient handling injuries among caregivers. They eliminate the need for manual lifting and allow safe and comfortable patient transfer within the limited space. Leading suppliers of accessibility equipment in New York offer innovative models of ceiling lifts from leading brands such as Prism Medical, including portable ceiling lifts. These motorized units are specially designed to be moved from room to room or to another type of track system.

Ensure Patient Safety

Portable ceiling lifts have a patient sling and a motorized pulley system. The motor unit of the lift functions as both motor and carry bar, from which the sling suspends, allowing easy and compact transporting. The lift systems can be easily connected and disconnected by the caregiver from different types of ceiling track systems.

In order to assure safety throughout the transfer, portable models are equipped with a wide range of safety mechanisms such as slack strap sensor, built-in-safety limits, emergency lowering, over speed governor and electric hand control. On-board controls in allow the lift to be easily operated even by a single caregiver. In addition, maximum patient safety is assured with positive locking latches which secure the sling each and every time.

Prism Medical Portable Ceiling Lifts - Top Models

>> P-300 - Specially designed to address the lifting and handling issues encountered by today’s caregiver, this model is a perfect option in temporary, rental, home and rehabilitation settings. The soft start/stop button ensures comfortable patient transfer. Compatible with other existing track systems, the lift weighs less than 7 lbs and comes with a maximum load capacity of 300 lbs and lifting height of up to 78".

>> P-440 – This unit features pneumatic hand control and can be safely operated by a single caregiver. A connection point in the handle allows for easy room to room transfers. The lift also has a comfortable and ergonomic handle, is easy to hold, and can lift up to 440 lbs.

>> P-600 – Specially designed for environments that demand high weight transfers, the P-600 features a maximum load capacity of 600 lbs. The device comes with an integral full-width carry bar that provides a unique contoured shape, providing maximum patient comfort throughout the transfer. Its digital display provides real-time feedback on battery life, the total number of lifts performed, and when a preventive maintenance is required.

Benefits of Purchase from a Reputed Dealer in New York

There are many advantages to purchasing portable ceiling lifts from an established NY dealer. Reliable companies offer a full range of quality support services, including site inspection, guidance to choose the right model, installation, testing and maintenance. The right dealer would also offer the equipment at competitive prices.
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