Easier-manoeuevre Such units are already used in hospitals, nursing homes, and private homes. While they often have a power assist for lifting a patient, they do not have any power assist for moving the unit and patient together. The effect is a front-heavy unit that is difficult to push and steer, and difficult to stop once moving. He and research machinist Randy Waldron were happy to have the opportunity to help caregivers and reduce injury for these workers. An attendant grasps the lift's handlebars and presses an acceleration control.
Movement starts smoothly, with a minimum of patient swinging.
Stopping, with release of the spring-loaded acceleration device, is also smooth. Casali believes the power unit has not been commercialised because there is a much larger profit margin for the more expensive rigid frame power wheelchairs, making them more attractive from a strictly commercial standpoint. All rights reserved.