Coastcare Medical Equipment Hire & Sales is a supplier of an extensive range of medical and mobility products for the healthcare as well as rehabilitation segments. Patient transfer systems are designed for the safe lifting and transfer of patients in hospitals or residential aged care facilities between beds, wheelchairs and stretchers. Also known as patient lifts or patient hoists, patient transfer systems ensure complete safety for the patient during the transfer process while reducing risk of injury to the medical staff or carer. Patient transfer systems are available in options such as electric spread hoists, floor lifts, electric hoists, stand-up lifts, stand-up sling lifters as well as a range of accessories such as slings, easy turn swivel chair pads, self-help poles, chair belts and grip belts.
Key features of electric spread hoists include 3-position base and rear braking castors, user weight capacity of 127kg, automatic battery charger, portable design and manoeuvrable fifth tracking wheel. Floor lifts feature greater weight and height range with maximum user weight capability of 205kg and height range of 200cm. These patient transfer systems facilitate easy lifting from the floor and also offer generous clearance over the bed with an enhanced boom reach as well as leg room.