The benefits of an overhead hoist far out way those of a mobile hoist and can save money in the long run.
The following will outline some points to support this.

 Mobile Hoists

 Mobile hoists are cumbersome and require floor space to store.

 They are often shared with other departments, resulting in time wasted locating the mobile hoist.

 There is a tendency for staff to manoeuvre or transfer a person in the mobile hoist to get to the desired location; this can result in pushing and pulling the load, which can lead to muscular-skeletal injuries.

 Mobile hoists are difficult to wheel over carpeted areas.

 Their use can be limited, e.g. difficulty transferring from room to room, through doorways.

 Mobile hoists generally tolerate less load capacity than overhead hoists, therefore limiting its use to certain clients.

 Overhead hoists

 Overhead tracking is attached to the ceiling so the hoist does not take up floor space.

 The hoist is easy to locate, maximising valuable time.

 There is reduced risk of muscular-skeletal injury; together with an appropriate sling, the overhead hoist does the work for you.

 Can promote user independence.

 Overhead tracking can be connected to the ceiling (subject to survey) and can cover several rooms, providing greater flexibility.

 Chiltern Invadex 200 Series lifts up to 200kg (31stone)

 Chiltern Invadex 300 Series lifts up to 272kg (42stone)

Dawn Rees
Clinical Development Manager, Chiltern Invadex

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