| A typical hydraulic mechanical patient lifting device. Call Us Toll Free (866) 8 CARE4U 9 am - 5 pm Pacific Time (which is Toll free (866) 822-7348) Mechanical Patient Lifting Devices The patient floor lift is still the most common type of mechanical patient lifting device used today in a hospital or nursing home setting. In a care facility situation the mechanical patient lifting device can be an economical choice. Mechanical patient lifting devices should have 4 casters for increased stability and easier transfer of the patient. This increased stability will be especially important if the patient needs to be lifted from the floor due to a fall. The mechanical patient lifting device requires no muscle tone or cooperative input on the patients part since the mechanical patient lifting device supports 100% of the patients weight. The mechanical patient lifting device makes transfers from bed / chair / bathroom / floor much easier than a manual lift. Mechanical patient lifting devices are easily used in any area. Once the mechanical patient lifting device has been loaded maneuvering the patient becomes an easy task in almost any situation with a solid floor. Most patient floor lifts weigh about 100 lbs. plus the weight of the patient and this becomes a heavy load. It is easy to see why a mechanical patient lifting device eases the lifting load that the caregiver must undertake. Prior to purchasing a mechanical patient lifting device make sure that you take the appropriate measurements for where the mechanical patient lifting device will be used. Know your door sizes and consider the movement requirements of the mechanical patient lifting device. One of the main advantages to buying a mechanical patient lifting device is ease and safety of patient transfers and caregiver safety. Another advantage to the mechanical patient lifting device is its versatility. The mechanical patient lifting device can be used in multiple situations with safety and ease. Also with the mechanical patient lifting device there are no installation costs. The mechanical patient lifting device can easily lift from the floor or from a laying position. The physical and mental requirements of the patient are not a factor when using a mechanical patient lifting device. 1stSeniorCare.com will be able to assist you in your choice of a mechanical patient lifting device. Read more about mechanical patient lifting devices: a, b, c, e Read more about pressure ulcers elderly here: a, b, c, d, e, f Read more about motorized scooters here: a, b, c, d | 
