Independent transfer with ceiling lift

A method for high quadriplegics to move to the bed themselves in emergency situations

Description
Inalto ceiling lift with remote control and traveling motor, mounted on stabilizer (lightweight concrete). The trouser model lift sling is customized with extra large rings on the lift band and the back is reinforced with a hard plate (Orthoplast) sewn into it.

Model: INALTO ceiling lift

Technique: The user pulls the lift harness over his head and places the backplate behind his back. He slides the leg sections under his thighs, picks them up on the inside of his legs and attaches the lift straps to the ceiling lift. He raises the lift slightly to achieve proper placement of the leg sections. Then he lowers the ceiling lift again and attaches the upper straps of the lift harness to the lift ring. He uses the remote control to lift himself up and over the bed (traveling motor).

Authors comments
The hard plate in the lift sling prevents it from folding and the user can position it without assistance. A method to get into bed unassisted, though it takes a long time. Usually he uses the ceiling lift with the help of assistants.

Manufacturer
Hjälpmedelcentralen (Assistive device center - lift harness)

Idea
The user

Paid for by
County council

Editors comments
The INALTO ceiling lift is no longer manufactured; LIKO's traveling motor Likorall with remote control is similar, www.liko.se (last checked April 2011).

Tip is dated from 2005

Categories for this tip
mobility » transfers with lifting devices, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

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