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How does the Mangar ELK Emergency Lifting Cushion work?
The Mangar ELK emergency lifting cushion is an innovative air powered cushion that operates at a low air pressure offering a stable and stress-free lift that can be performed with the assistance of one carer only.
The product is extremely compact making it ideal to lift fallen people/patients either indoors or outside. Other lifting equipment may not be as portable or compact to operate in a confined space, restricted or remote locations.
With a maximum user weight of 450kg (70 stone) the Elk can lift people of any size, weight and age and is particularly useful for lifting very large and bariatric people, minimising the risks associated with moving and handling for both the carer and client. If someone falls over they can shuffle on to the cushion, or be rolled on from the recovery position and assisted to sit upright.
The Mangar ELK chair lift is inflated at the touch of a button. There are 4 buttons on the hand control which are pressed in order to inflate each section of the cushion. Each button inflates the cushion a little higher. Most times only 3 buttons are required to inflate the cushion to a suitable height. The 4th button may be required for taller persons or persons with very limited mobility. Once the cushion has inflated to a suitable height and someone is supporting the individual from behind, the person is ready to stand from their seated position. Once the lift is complete, the Mangar ELK chair lift can be deflated, folded up, and stored away tidily.
Mangar Health recently won the Most Effective Marketing Campaign Award at the British Healthcare Trades Awards. Their campaign #UpLiftingCare was launched to raise awareness towards the amount of uninjured fallen residents in care homes being left on the floor for hours whilst waiting for an ambulance to come and pick them up.
Read the full story about Mangar Health’s big win award.
Who uses the Mangar Elk?
- Ambulance Services Nationally & Internationally
- Elderly Care – Every year 30% of Australians’ over the age of 65 will fall
- Aged Care facilities
- Hospitals & Communities
- Individuals with physical disabilities such as limited mobility or amputees
- EMI Care
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Plus size or Bariatric Care
- Care Homes
- Home use
People with neurological disorders including:
- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia Care
- Huntington’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson’s
The Mangar ELK emergency lifting cushion is ideal for a home setting because it can be used in confined spaces to lift elderly people or those with reduced mobility who have fallen (e.g. bathrooms, hallways, and dining rooms).
Its ease of use means it is suitable for those not professionally medically trained in the role of carer such as a family member supporting a loved one with a health condition that affects their likelihood of falling.
See the Mangar Elk and Mangar Camel Comparison.
Ambulance Victoria and Mangar Elk
“Ambulance Victoria has awarded the contract to MobilityCare for the supply of patient lifting cushions and associated services. Ambulance Victoria has a strong and ongoing commitment to the supply and support of manual handling equipment to paramedics. The objective of introducing lifting aids for paramedics in the manual handling of patients is to gain a mechanical advantage in patient manoeuvring rather than a physical lift, thus improving staff safety.”
Am I Eligible For Funding?
You may be eligible to receive funding support.
Your Occupational Therapist normally applies for this on your behalf through the NDIS or state agency.
To see if you’re eligible for funding support through the NDIS, visit the NDIS checklist.
Your Occupational Therapist will also need a quote from us during the application lodging process.
Specifications
| Max. seat height: | 560mm |
| Weight: | 3.6kg |
| Seat depth: | 500mm |
| Weight capacity: | 450kg |
| Seat width: | 570mm |
Video demonstrations
Documents
Mangar Safe Patient Lifting Brochure
Leaflet
Airflo 12 & 24
Falls Management & PreventionTestimonials
Jennifer Humphrey, Plymouth
Ambulance Victoria 2011-2012 Annual Report, PG15
Peter Blanchard
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