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Inflatable Lifting Cushions







             Easy to Use                                                                                                                                            Key Benefits







                 They are simple to set up and inflate at                                                                                                           Reduced risk of musculoskeletal injuries to
                 the touch of a button, using an Airflo 24                                                                                                          staff and the associated costs including:
                 compressor. The ELK lifts up to 444kg /
                 980lbs and the Camel 317kg / 700lbs.                                                                                                               •   Agency staff to cover absenteeism.




                                                                                                                                                                    •  Recruitment costs through staff loss.



                 Easy to Clean                                                                                                                                      • Compensation claims.


                                                                                                                                                                    •  Quick access to outside areas and confined

                                                                                                                                                                     spaces such as toilets, bedrooms and
                 Lifting cushions can be cleaned
                 using a detergent solution or                                                                                                                       hallways.
                 clinical wipes.
                                                                                                                                                                    •  A dignified lift reduces upset to the fallen
                                                                                                                                                                     person and other around them.



                                                                                                                                                                    •  Anyone with dementia or a cognitive
               Easy to Transport                                                                                                                                     impairment will remain calmer when
                                                                                                                                                                     lifted with a lifting cushion than with other
                                                                                                                                                                     manual handling devices.



                 Lifting cushions are battery powered,
                 durable and lightweight, making them                                                                                                             Improved Productivity
                 easy to transport. They are easily stored
                 in an ambulance and can be charged
                 from inside a vehicle.


                                                                                                                                                                      Healthcare professionals who sustain
                                                                                                                                                                      a musculoskeletal injury can become
                                                                                                                                                                      resistant to further manual handling
                                                                                                                                                                      tasks. A lifting cushion reduce the risk of
                                                                                                                                                                      musculoskeletal injury.
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