Hoyer lift using a Solid Sling

A demonstration for Kellogg Community College physical therapist assistant students on the use of the Hoyer Lift using a Solid Sling. From the PTA 110 course at KCC in Battle Creek, Michigan.

[@saundramurray7633]

I liked that she explained the diff colored straps as far as you use the shorter on top and longer on bottom to get into the seated position. Most of these videos say which they're using but not why. Thanks!

[@brennacoleman6211]

I agree

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Thank you, thank you. This has been extremely helpful.

[@Godzgirl23]

PERFECTLY DONE. WH hat an EXCELLENT teacher. I LOVE how she explained that we need to communicate and explain to the person WE ARE TRANSFERRING how and what we are doing. VERY humanitarian. I'll be using one tomorrow for the first time and I'm confident I can do it now. Thank you and God bless.

[@mollypatel1385]

Unfortunately, she did not widen the leg base until after moving the patient close to the wheelchair... MUST spread the leg base BEFORE moving patient so that there is a wider base with such a high center of gravity. I have seen hoyers tip with the patient in them if the legs are not spread. Every other part of this demonstration is wonderful, specific, and very practical

[@terryjenkins8297]

Thank you it seems no one wanted to help me find the right products for my mother! And no training for the people who want to take care of their elders! Thank you Again

[@brennacoleman6211]

Sad!!

[@marquepoolejewer9427]

Isn't that the truth.😞

[@krisf8033]

I loved this video thank you so much

[@becky3886]

Very good explanation. Thank you.

[@dalenolden1875]

Great demonstration

[@orlandonaquila4178]

I think she forgot to put on the lock of the wheels before putting the sling and lift the patient. There's a tendency that the hoyer lift will move either way. Also before lifting the patient, the base of the hoyer lift must be adjusted like "V" position.

[@adelepolinsky3472]

She locked the wheels of the chair

[@shaelstrata517]

@@adelepolinsky3472 Orlando was referring to locking the wheels of the lift, and spreading the legs of the lift into the "V" position, for absolute safety & stability.

[@ElitePokemonTrainer]

Thank you so much for posting this video! The demonstration and explanation contained everything I was looking for.

[@ac1901]

Awesome video super helpful

[@MightyGreedo]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@xiangyumedical---georgeson8836]

Do you still need the transfer lift? We are factory supply.

[@faustinabrew4753]

Great job 👏

[@66274037]

Thank you verymuch i learn a lot ,my employer need hoyer lift and im trying to find out how to used it. A million thanks for sharing your knowledge🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@brennacoleman6211]

Need to watch this again and show my staff it was very helpful; I was new to U sling

[@charitymubanga2378]

Thank you for sharing

[@kristimoore5807]

Questions: Should the base be opened while lifting the patient from the bed to prevent tipping. Also, when do you lock the hoyer lift. Should it be locked when lifting from the bed? What about when lowering patient into WC? Locked when lifting patient from WC?

[@brendaleeser1725]

What is the name/brand of the sling you are using?

[@dawnkeatley884]

I wish you lived in Maumee I can use a refresher course

[@dianepeters7485]

This was helpful. Thanks. My lift doesn’t have electronics, though. It’s entirely manual hydraulics.

[@dawnkeatley884]

Mine to

[@marquepoolejewer9427]

Me, too!

[@josephine6952]

Like it

[@maribelwilson7215]

Entersting

[@susanhooper363]

Can use a hoyer lift with only one person?

[@kaydencegauthier3857]

You could but it's for safety to use with 2 people

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

No

[@jlslvan1]

I felt a little nervous about the chair tipping.

[@estherellis9910]

Hello 😀

[@akilahdavis624]

What if the patient is paralyzed

[@gigia2030]

Then you would need a 2nd person to assist. Although I was trained that a hoyer is always a 2 person transfer especially if the patient is heavy.

[@shelleejohnson5184]

The hour left I received had chains not straps I was very uncomfortable using with no demomstration

[@ryanspicer6816]

Your legally supposed to use two people to operate the lift.

[@dawnkeatley884]

We only use one person in our agency

[@samihammoud9980]

Her name is BJ...come on she's just asking for it.