Patient Lift in UAE : A Boon And A Bane

Patient care is a noble job. Helping people who are suffering can get tough at times when patients are elderly or bedridden. If you are a caretaker or know someone who is, patient lifts might be a saving grace. But there are some caveats as well. Read along to know more.

What are the plus points of using patient hoists?

Mobility

Patient lifts allow movement for those who are bedridden without applying and effort at all. It is much easy for the patient to move around and do his or her chores. It helps caretakers to take some rest or do other important things.

Comfort

A fully grown person wouldn’t be liked to be carried around. Even the caretaker who is carrying the patient has a tough time and might also accidentally drop the patient. Patient lifts help you avoid such situations.

Safety

A patient lift guarantees safety, no matter what the patient does. Bathroom falls, staircase slips, etc are common and can be very dangerous. Patient lofts allow you to do all of these without having to call for help or without having to hurt yourself.

Moving on, what are the negative aspects?

Surfaces

Patient lifts require plain surfaces to move. Carpets, grass, etc can hamper the movement of a lift. You might have to call for help if you get stuck.

Rigidity

Hoists have a limitation: their size and non-flexibility. If you want to sit in a car, you will have to call someone to take you of the hoist and make you seated in the car and then pack the hoist away to keep at the back of the car.

Expense

Not everybody can afford a patient lift. But, you cannot compromise with the quality of the hoist due to cost as the product may not be reliable.

Design

The facilities offered by a patient hoist vary with design. Soe have weight limitations, some do not have toilet facility., some require the patient to stand up and get into the equipment, some have mobility issues and the list goes on. Finding a hoist with all these facilities integrated together can be challenging.

Conclusion

Patient lifts have a few drawbacks agreed, but what doesn’t? You have to be careful with your requirements and buy a hoist accordingly. Try not to compromise because of cost as it will be all worth it when you will see the patient smile.

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