Purposes:Mobility decreased and Transferring difficulty(Started Nov 10, 2008)
Date
Dosage
Mobility decreased
Perceived effectiveness
Transferring difficulty
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Aug 05, 2012
Daily
Moderate
Major
None
Always
Somewhat
Date
Aug 05, 2012
Advice & Tips
I use a portable ceiling track hoist, the Freeway P-200
http://www.prismmedical.co.uk/products/manuals/P-200Manuals/P-200%20Quick%20Ref%20Guide.pdf I tried the floor standing varieties and for my very standard routine transfers, this is far superior. I miss the flexibility and adaptability of the Oxford Mini hoyer lift.
My Freeway takes up next to no space: always a welcome bonus.
This is easy for the patient, but takes a bit of time and practice for the caregiver to learn how to use... and how to get the sling well positioned. For that reason, it cannot be done quickly, which is sometimes hard for me. I'm able to help my caregivers by getting into an easier placement on the bed. I can sit on the edge, hold onto the rails and help. Eventually I will be lying down, but they'll be able to get the sling in position. It will just take longer.
This type of (floor) lift takes up space wherever it is kept.
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