Lumex Stand Assist Patient Transport Unit, LF1600
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br>My sister uses a Jazzy Air powered wheelchair, and the LF1600's wheel spacing interferes with the outrigger wheels on the wheelchair's front. To fit with one lift wheel inside the wheelchair outrigger and the other outside the wheelchair outrigger, the lift must be staggered a little to one side. Patients will find it difficult to lift themselves out of their wheelchair and maintain a standing position until the lift seats are adjusted. My sister can do it, but it is a difficult maneuver. Her commode, hospital bed, and furniture chairs are all in perfect working order.
Because the Lumex 1600 does not have locks, it can be dangerous for short patients if used only with the seat pads. When the seat pads bounce up when going over bumps or thresholds, short people who can't sit on top of them are likely to fall out backwards.
The foundation is irregularly shaped. The front width is 26 inches, and the back width is 17 inches. The front-to-back length is 30 inches. Another measurement you'll need is the height of the small back wheels, which must be 5" tall to fit under a recliner or bed. I hope this has answered all of your questions.
Only if she has sufficient arm strength to assist her in standing up; otherwise, "no." This came in handy when I had to transfer my husband from bed to chair, chair to car, and vice versa. But two of us had to pick him up off the floor. Best of luck!
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I was hesitant to purchase this at first because one of the reviewers stated that patients under 5'5 should avoid it, but the product description states that patients 5'1 and up can use it. So I purchased it, and thankfully it fits people who are 5'1 or taller. br>br>My mother is 74 years old, stands only 5'1 inches tall, and has advanced Parkinson's disease. She has no sense of balance, is unable to stand, and is unable to walk. This device is both a lifesaver for her and a lifesaver for my back. My back is starting to hurt as a result of all the transfers I've been doing for her, so this device relieves some of the stress on my back while also assisting her. She began to regain strength in both her arms and legs as a result of having to use her arm and leg strength to pull herself up. She feels much better about her physical strength after just two months of using it. The only issue I have with this product is that it can be difficult to maneuver on carpet. Aside from that, this item is fantastic.
This amazing device allows me to keep my 98-year-old mother alive. year- at home with an elderly mother- As a result, I feel compelled to award it four stars. However, after less than a year, it began to fall apart: first, one of the brakes failed (an important metal component broke off and fell out), then another brake failed. Because the estimated wait time for a replacement part (which was on backorder) was so long, I ended up ordering a completely new transport (it was too dangerous to keep using it without one brake). ) The new unit arrived quickly, but before I could put it together, more of the old one fell apart, including the lock pin on one of the seats and the remaining brake. br>The bottom line is that it's a fantastic unit that we rely on, but key moving parts are clearly not built to last.
Very solid, very well built, and fits through standard door frames. It's a great tool for getting someone to the bathroom, etc. One thing to keep in mind is that with the patient's feet on the platform, they're raised a few inches higher, so getting someone onto a toilet with this can be a little tricky because the toilet will be VERY low in comparison to the foot platform - even a toilet that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) If you're going to use the Stand Assist for that, you'll definitely need a toilet seat riser. In order to pull themselves up, your patient will also need arm, upper body, and core strength. This is an excellent tool for home health care if they can help themselves a little.
This equipment has been a lifesaver for my mother, who is still unable to walk following a stroke. They used this with her while she was in acute rehab, and it was impossible to find one to rent. The only one I could find was for $300 per month. It was a no-brainer to go ahead and buy it. It's simple to put together, and it allows my mother to move around. I can't express how pleased I am with the equipment's low price! Thank you very much!.
My husband suffers from Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a neurological disease that is rapidly progressing. He freezes and is unable to turn, as he does with Parkinson's disease, making transfers dangerous. I ordered this after experiencing four falls in two weeks. My order was shipped right away, and it arrived much sooner than Amazon predicted. br>br>My daughter and I put it together right away, tried it out, and showed it to my husband; I expected him to try it the next morning, but he ended up puking in bed that night. I was in for a nightmare because he is at his weakest (and least able to think) at night. As I didn't have the opportunity to practice, this became my only means of assisting him. br>br>First and foremost, you must have sufficient leg/arm strength to stand and flip the seat behind you. He was terrified the first time and clung to the bar even after the seat had been installed. He wouldn't let go of the bar when I finally had the bed made. There are seat stops at the end of the bar, which caused a large bruise and scrape on his arm as a result of the way he grasped the bar. There were no rough spots on my husband's skin when I checked, only a terrified man with thin skin. br>br>On the lift chair, we must raise it to allow the legs to bring him into a position where he can sit comfortably. I failed to lock the wheels the first time we tried. The assist device slid away as he sat in the chair, and he slid down the upraised seat, landing on the floor. Oops, make sure the wheels are always locked! br>br>Over time, he's come to trust it, and we're now able to transfer smoothly from bed to lift chair to bedside commode to standard wheelchair. However, with his electric wheelchair, this is not a safe option. We're still experimenting with different ways to get him in there. br>br>Another major issue is that when I add his weight to the carpet, it becomes much more difficult to move than I would like. br>br>Would I buy it again? Yes, absolutely! For the time being, it has made the seemingly impossible possible. br>br>The ability to assist him more when using the commode has probably been the most important feature. He can raise himself slightly to allow me to pull things down. We shift the seat so he can sit safely once his trousers are removed. He keeps this in front of him so he can pull himself up for help when he's finished. It also allows me to monitor and treat any pressure sores that may have developed. It's ideal for getting in and out of the hospital bed, and it lets me get him into position in one go. The lift chair is more difficult to get into and out of. We use the "inch" method, inching it into place as he raises the lift chair, or outwards as we sit.
For people who have had a stroke, this is the best machine ever. Father has weak legs as a result of surgery and a weakened left arm as a result of a stroke. He is overall frail. But with just me, him, and the transporter, we can get up much more quickly. I am relieved of a lot of heavy lifting because I am responsible for him alone. We're teaching the left arm to pull his own weight when getting out of bed, and we're practicing standing for longer periods of time. It's easy to move from bed to toilet to chair to wheelchair. The only issue was that we were using the smallest wheelchair available, and the transporter's back legs did not fit between it and the wheelchair. Otherwise, it's a fantastic product that can be used in a variety of ways.
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