Patient Lifts and Slings

There are 3 common reasons that one may need a patient lift. First, a lift might be needed if the patient is too heavy to be transferred without assistance. Second, lifts are used to prevent injury to the caregiver while transferring the patient. Finally, patient lifts are used to prevent injury to the caregiver while assisting the patient.

1800wheelchiar.com offers a complete selection manual and battery-powered lifts as well as a full selections of slings.

Manual Patient Lifts- Manual lifts are completely operated by the caregiver and have a hydraulic assists. Lessening the weight the caregiver has to move. These lifts are common when cost is a significant factor, when the room is not provide easy access to a power source or when patient lift is being used to transport the patient between rooms.

Power Patient Lifts- Power lifts are powered through a re-chargeable battery or standard outlet. The lifting is controlled via a had control and requires no physical exertion from the caregiver. Power Patient Lifts allow some patients to operate the lift independently. All power lifts can be operated manually in the case of a power failure.

Patient Lift Slings - 1800wheelchair.com offers a comprehensive line of Slings that fit all the lifts offered on our site. Slings are sold separately because there are several sling options for each patient lit. We offer the most popular slings on our site but also carry specialty slings. Contact our customer service department at 800.320.7140 for assistance.

If you have any questions about patient lifts and slings or would like to purchase a sling not listed on our site, please contact our customer service department at 800.320.7140 Also, we've got a full selection of mobility scooter, adult diapers and lift chairs. Or, design your own ADA compliant modular wheelchair ramp. All orders over $100 receive free shipping.