... Hoyer-Lift or a Porta-Lift) is a mechanical aid designed to help move the dependent patient or the obese patient with safety, and with a minimum of physical effort. 2. The safety factors to be remembered in using the lifter are: a. Most lifters are equipped with a hydraulic pump. The pump should be able to lift and hold a weight far in excess of the weight of the patient. b. The slings or harnesses are selected for both safety and comfort . They should always be clean and in good repair. c.
Title | : | Basic Nursing Ward Procedure Manual |
Author | : | Nettie Hutchins, Helene A. Lightbourne |
Publisher | : | - 1965 |
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