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The patient lifting device options available on the market include different approaches to solving caregiver safety and patient dignity challenges .Doty Belt is the most versatile and practical choice for most patient lifting environments, offering unique advantages in modularity, testing standards, and real-world applicability across many usage scenarios.
| Device | Lift Harness | Lift Vest | Mechanical Lifts | Lift Straps | Inflatable Lifting Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Name | Doty Belt | Binder Lift 2.0 | Indeelift | Sampson Strap | Mangar lifting cushion |
| Waist Sizes | to 88 inch waist | 34-82 inch (chest size) | Not specified | Dimensions: 59" long x 6" wide, no waist limit | Not specified |
| Strength / Max Patient Weight | tested to 1700 lbs | 800 lbs | 400-600 lbs (depending on model) | 900 lbs | ELK: 980 lbs, Camel: 700lbs |
| Risk of Rising up to chest | no risk | n/a | no risk | n/a | no risk |
| Fits in pocket of turnout gear | yes | no | no | no | |
| Cleaning protocol | washing machine | The device can be cleaned with hot soap and water up to 175°F and disinfected with standard hospital-grade germicidal cleaners. | No manufacturer's cleaning instructions found online. | Soak in dish soap overnight, pressure wash or extractor (gentle), finally apply decontamination spray bi-annually. | Routine: sponge-clean inflated cushion with mild detergent/disinfectant. COVID version: disinfect thoroughly before deflation. |
| Usable for Bariatric Patient Lifting (>300 lbs) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Pricing | $150 - $381 | $1079.99 - $1209.99 | $600 - $2995 | $150 - $300 | Not specified |
| Back in Service time after use | very fast with Medical Model | - | - | ||
| Time required to perform a lift | fast | Not specified | Approximately 60 seconds, floor-to-stand lift | Not specified | Inflation < 3 minutes, deflation < 1 minute |
Lift Harness
Doty Belt
Waist Sizes:
to 88 inch waist
Max Weight:
tested to 1700 lbs
Risk Rising to Chest:
no risk
Fits in Pocket:
yes
Cleaning:
washing machine
Bariatric Use:
yes
Pricing:
$150 - $381
Back in Service:
very fast with Medical Model
Time to Lift:
fast
Lift Vest
Binder Lift 2.0
Waist Sizes:
34-82 inch (chest size)
Max Weight:
800 lbs
Risk Rising to Chest:
n/a
Fits in Pocket:
no
Cleaning:
The device can be cleaned with hot soap and water up to 175°F and disinfected with standard hospital-grade germicidal cleaners.
Bariatric Use:
yes
Pricing:
$1079.99 - $1209.99
Back in Service:
-
Time to Lift:
Not specified
Mechanical Lifts
Indeelift
Waist Sizes:
Not specified
Max Weight:
400-600 lbs (depending on model)
Risk Rising to Chest:
no risk
Fits in Pocket:
no
Cleaning:
No manufacturer's cleaning instructions found online.
Bariatric Use:
yes
Pricing:
$600 - $2995
Back in Service:
-
Time to Lift:
Approximately 60 seconds, floor-to-stand lift
Lift Straps
Sampson Strap
Waist Sizes:
Dimensions: 59" long x 6" wide, no waist limit
Max Weight:
900 lbs
Risk Rising to Chest:
n/a
Fits in Pocket:
Cleaning:
Soak in dish soap overnight, pressure wash or extractor (gentle), finally apply decontamination spray bi-annually.
Bariatric Use:
yes
Pricing:
$150 - $300
Back in Service:
Time to Lift:
Not specified
Inflatable Lifting Devices
Mangar lifting cushion
Waist Sizes:
Not specified
Max Weight:
ELK: 980 lbs, Camel: 700lbs
Risk Rising to Chest:
no risk
Fits in Pocket:
no
Cleaning:
Routine: sponge-clean inflated cushion with mild detergent/disinfectant. COVID version: disinfect thoroughly before deflation.
Bariatric Use:
yes
Pricing:
Not specified
Back in Service:
Time to Lift:
Inflation < 3 minutes, deflation < 1 minute
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