Mobility issues can make the simplest tasks seem impossible for not only the patients, but many times their caregivers as well. In these instances, patient lifts are the essential tools that make day-to-day living easier for both the patient and caregiver, especially one that can be used for some many situations. The Hoyer Joerns Advance E 340 is the reliable and versatile solution; it is a patient lift that sets itself apart from the competition, the Gold Standard of patient lifts.
In this blog, we will discuss the features that set apart the Hoyer Joerns Advance E 340 from the rest of the pack.
Understanding the Key Factors
BATTERY LIFE
The Hoyer Joerns Advance E 340 is a super lightweight electric patient lift with a maximum lifting capacity of 340 lbs. Electric patient lifts are powered by a rechargeable battery. The Advance E has a quick charge portable battery that is easy to take on and off the machine, but also easy to read and know when it requires a charge. When the battery has had a full 8-hour charge, you can get 60 lifts in a single charge.
DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY
The Advance E prides itself on having a tool-free folding design that makes it portable for storage and even perfect for car transfers. The sleek design of the lift allows for the lift to be folded up and stored in a closet or even under a bed when not in use. The Advance E has a swan-neck style leg design. This design is the easiest to use on the market- a simple touch of the foot each time to change the positioning of the foot spreaders. This is by far the most integral feature as it not only provides complete stability for the patient but also close access to any furniture or maneuverability into rooms, such as tight bathrooms.
The Advance E has the biggest and strongest caster wheels in its class. The size of the caster wheels on the Advance E are not only bigger but are built to endure longer wear and tear. These wheels can roll over high-pile carpet with ease. This allows for smooth movement on different surfaces. The lack of resistance, especially on carpet, provides not only stability but, safety for the patient and caregiver.
The Advance E has a push footpad on the back of the unit that was designed with the caregiver in mind- the lessen the effort needed to intiate movement, once again enstilling safety and stability between paitent and caregiver.
The Advance E's sling arm is very versatile. It is padded and has a very unique 3-position style connection point that will accommodate any sling you may have.
The Advance E also has the ability to have other add ons such as extra batteries and weight scales to be added to the lift as needed per the paitent's needs.
For the Caregiver's Peace of Mind
SAFETY FIRST
Electric patient lifts are designed to eliminate the risk of injury for paitents and caregivers as they eliminate the necessisty for manually lifting which in turn requires less physical extertion that can lead to serious injuires.
A non-electric ( manual lift) requires the caregiver to manually pump by hand a hydraulic lever or crank to lift the patient. A manual lift requires more physical effort to operate and can be more challenging to maneuver, especially with larger patients than the Advance E, which can cause a lack of trust between caregiver and patient, leading to unforeseen accidents.
Since the Advance-E 340 is electric, it has a remote control push-button that operates almost silently. With a maximum capacity of 340 pounds, the lift helps patients feel safe and secure during transitions. Push-button functionality allows caregivers to make eye contact and give loved ones more attention during the transfer. And, for peace of mind of both parties, the lift includes an emergency stop button and two different mechanisms for emergency lowering.
The lift can make daily living as a caregiver extremley convienant with the range from as low as 15.3” to as high as 66.5” with complete stability .
Caregivers can reduce strain, risk of tipping over and risk of injury with its oversized handle. Ergonomically designed with caregivers in mind, every aspect of this lift is designed for comfort and ease of use.
Car Transfers
The Advance E 340 with its unqiue adapobility and portabilty makes it ideal for car transfers. The lift can we taken apart into 2 sections without tools and placed in any vehicle with ease and assembled to get the paitents out of the car. With the use of a special sling, Hoyer Advance Access sling this process is safe for both caregiver and paient.
If the caregiver prefered not to take the lift apart, the Advance E 340 is just as convienant to fold in half in just a few easy steps.
- Losen the master lock located on the side of the mast.
- Pull on the black circular tab located on the bottom of the mast base.
- Pull up on the mast.
- And then fold your lift over.
The Hoyer Joerns Advance E 340 is definitly top of the line in the electric paitent lift market, checking all the boxes for both paitent and caregiver needs; making this the Kleenex of Patient Lifts.