Medical Industries Australia provide a wide range of patient lifters, a mechanical device provided in nursing homes and physiotherapy centres for disabled patients. The Bilby, Boomer, Emu and Joey are some of the patient lifter models provided by Medical Industries Australia.
The Bilby is a compact model that comes with a maximum user weight capacity of 175kg. The machine helps patients to transfer from bedside to wheel chairs and to commode and toilet. Since this light weight machine does not occupy much space, it can be easily used in tight spaces. The deeper knee pad that aids patients with stiff knees, slings, leg strap, a 24V rechargeable battery, 100mm castors and electric leg controls are some of the other features of the model. The seat is designed on the foot plate to help patients in easy toileting. The model is available in a base height of 140mm and a base width and length of 650mm and 1000mm respectively. The mass weight of the Bilby model is 43kg.
The Boomer is a bariatric lifter that comes with wide handles to bear the mass of obese patients. Fitted in a special four point hanger, the lift is capable of lifting up to a maximum weight of 350kgs. The weight scale option provided for the users helps to monitor their weights regularly.