How To Use A Hoyer Lift From Bed To Wheelchair. Apply the brakes on the lift. A patient sling, often sold separately, is suspended via loops or metal clips attached to the spreader bar.
With one hand on the patient and one hand on the lift controls slowly begin lifting the patient. Side the back support behind the patient 2. The ot's at the spinal cord injury rehab center where my dad was after his injury trained my sister and myself on how to use the hoyer lift,.
*once the sling is attached to the hoyer lift, raise and lock the guard rails again before lifting.
Connections vary based on both the lift and the sling type. As the patient’s wheelchair is locked in place while the lift is not. *try a slight lift off the bed to make sure everything is positioned correctly before you move the hoyer lift. You may have to push back on the knees as you lower to get the bottom to the back of the seat in the wheelchair.