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What would you call this weird metallic apparatus that allows you to lift people?
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
word-request
edited Apr 18 at 16:11
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asked Apr 18 at 16:00
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The metallic bar that forms like a sort of inclined v, what would you call it. What's the most specific term you can find for it, and what's the most general term (name not related to its function if it's possible) you can find for it? I would like both, because this is a tricky object to describe.
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It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
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This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
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This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
[Edit] After speaking to several CNA friends, another common name is "hoyer", which is a genericized brand name
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
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Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
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6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
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I used to work in a hospital, and would call this a Hoyer lift. Though Hoyer is a brand and the design is somewhat different, I’d guess many nurses and nursing aides would take a look at this and call it a Hoyer lift.
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
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It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
add a comment |
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
add a comment |
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
It is called a hoist for which the Oxford Dictionary has this entry:
hoist
NOUN
1.1 An apparatus for lifting or raising something.
I have four visits a day, two carers at a time, as the only way they can move me is by using a hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
answered Apr 18 at 16:09
Weather VaneWeather Vane
5,7661720
5,7661720
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
add a comment |
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
This hoist also has a trolley.
– Dan D.
Apr 18 at 19:19
add a comment |
This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
[Edit] After speaking to several CNA friends, another common name is "hoyer", which is a genericized brand name
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
add a comment |
This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
[Edit] After speaking to several CNA friends, another common name is "hoyer", which is a genericized brand name
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
add a comment |
This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
[Edit] After speaking to several CNA friends, another common name is "hoyer", which is a genericized brand name
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
This is a tool used by CNAs/nurses to lift patients. It's called a patient lift.
This specific one is a ceiling lift made by SureHands (aka "Handi-Move")
[Edit] After speaking to several CNA friends, another common name is "hoyer", which is a genericized brand name
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
edited Apr 19 at 16:29
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
33228
answered Apr 18 at 20:16
BlueRaja - Danny PflughoeftBlueRaja - Danny Pflughoeft
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33228
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add a comment |
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
add a comment |
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
add a comment |
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
Google Image Search says it's a "Handi-Move", which seems to be a manufacturer's brand name, that the thing made of metal tubes is a "body support", and that the motor thing is a ceiling hoist.
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
edited Apr 18 at 16:08
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
19.5k12442
answered Apr 18 at 16:05
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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19.5k12442
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We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
add a comment |
We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
add a comment |
We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
We always referred to that as a bariatric lift.
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
answered Apr 18 at 19:42
Stephen M. WebbStephen M. Webb
1512
1512
6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
add a comment |
6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
6
6
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
Who is "we"? Are you a member of the medical profession who has used this device in your work? If so, please make that a part of your answer.
– cobaltduck
Apr 18 at 19:44
4
4
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
You don't have to be obese to need a mobility aid like this.
– alephzero
Apr 18 at 20:45
add a comment |
I used to work in a hospital, and would call this a Hoyer lift. Though Hoyer is a brand and the design is somewhat different, I’d guess many nurses and nursing aides would take a look at this and call it a Hoyer lift.
answered Apr 19 at 14:57
klamponeklampone
511
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
– David Reichard
Apr 19 at 14:25
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I used to work in a hospital, and would call this a Hoyer lift. Though Hoyer is a brand and the design is somewhat different, I’d guess many nurses and nursing aides would take a look at this and call it a Hoyer lift.
answered Apr 19 at 14:57
klamponeklampone
511
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
– David Reichard
Apr 19 at 14:25
add a comment |
I used to work in a hospital, and would call this a Hoyer lift. Though Hoyer is a brand and the design is somewhat different, I’d guess many nurses and nursing aides would take a look at this and call it a Hoyer lift.
answered Apr 19 at 14:57
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I used to work in a hospital, and would call this a Hoyer lift. Though Hoyer is a brand and the design is somewhat different, I’d guess many nurses and nursing aides would take a look at this and call it a Hoyer lift.
answered Apr 19 at 14:57
klamponeklampone
511
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
– David Reichard
Apr 19 at 14:25
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I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
– David Reichard
Apr 19 at 14:25
I worked in a steel company. We called it an overhead crane.
– David Reichard
Apr 19 at 14:25
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