ROSS EASYLIFT
Applications
Ross Easylift has four main purposes:
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Moving a patient up in bed |
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Turning in bed |
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Transfers (between bed and shower trolley etc.) .Lifting a patient from floor to bed |
Positioning
Ross Easylift is designed to be placed underneath the patient to cover the head, shoulders and hips. This position is achieved by turning the patient onto one side and then inserting the Ross Easylift, with the handgrips nearest the patient folded in beneath (picture 1). It is put in position from the head downwards. The patient is placed once more in a supine position. The simplest way of exposing the handgrips is to insert one's hands at the top and bottom and pulling the grips out with a sweeping movement. When two helpers are lifting a patient from the floor, the Ross Easylift is put in place from the hollow of the knees upwards (picture 2). Before removing the Ross Easylift, fold in the grips (picture 3). Ross Easylift is removed by turning the patient onto one side and pulling carefully. Pull upward at an angle.
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Techniques
The techniques shown by us here are only examples of the uses to which the various accessories can be put. To select the technique most suited to your situation and patient, it is essential for you to contact your physiotherapists and instructors in mobility skills.
Advantages
Ross Easylift consists of a padded sheet and a strong strap which forms a figure of eight under the board to give the four handgrips. The pressure of the strap is distributed evenly over the sheet. The practical handgrips provide good working positions. The Ross Easylift covers the four friction points on the hips and shoulders. This and its smooth underside enable even heavy patients to be moved with ease.