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Patient Lift Equipment/Device Decision Guide

Use a lift for transfers between beds, chair, wheelchair, stretcher, and beside commode as well as picking up fallen patients.
Slide sheets are used for lateral transfers & moving patients up in the bed.
If patient: Equipment/Device Options:
 Can stand, pivot & walk without assistance & has no risk of falling. No equipment/device is needed
 Weighs less than 250 lbs
 Can provide limited to no assistance with lateral transfers and/or moving
up in the bed
Maxi Slide
®

 Weighs less than 265 lbs
 Can:
 follow simple instructions
 sit on edge of bed independently or with minimal assistance
 pull him/herself up into a standing position Stedy
®
 Is not steady on his/her feet with risk of falling

 Weighs less than 420 lbs
 Can:
- follow simple instructions
- grip with at least one hand
- sit on edge of bed independently or with minimal assistance
- bear weight on at least one leg
- tolerate moderate pressure applied from mid- to lower back
 Needs at least 2-person assistance to stand up
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Use belt-like, fabric slings with Encore and Sara Plus : *Encore or
Sara plus
®
Medium Large Extra Large

* Equipment on your floor may vary

 Weighs less than to 440 lbs
 Is totally dependent
 Can undergo a semi-reclined position

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Use full body, disposable slings with MaxiMove Lift:

Medium Large Extra Large MaxiMove Lift
®

 Weighs less than 420 lbs
 Is totally dependent
 Can undergo a semi-reclined position Ceiling Lift

Use full body, disposable slings with ceiling lift: (Available on a
limited number of
Medium Large Extra Large floors)

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