Mangar Health Digital Safe Patient Lifting Guide USA

Safe Patient Lifting Guide

Mangar Health

Established in 1981, Mangar Health is a world
leader in the design, manufacture and supply
of inflatable moving and handling equipment.
We are an award-winning company that serves
a global healthcare market.

Our inflatable lifting cushions called Camel and ELK, are
used in healthcare settings and emergency services across
the UK, USA, Europe, Canada and Australia.
Moving fallen residents is a regular part of the working
day for many healthcare professionals and the repetitive
nature of the work can cause serious back injury or
musculoskeletal disorders. The ELK and Camel inflatable
lifting cushions enable a safe lift for both professional and
patient and are a practical solution to a daily challenge.
The benefits of using the Camel and ELK:
• R educes worker injuries
• Lowers compensation claims
• Improves operation efficiency

This digital brochure has been designed to support,
not replace the manufacturers operating instructions
which should be read before using equipment.
Before commencing any moving and handling task,
an assessment of the person and environment should
be made by a competent person.

Sections

Inflatable Lifting Cushions
ELK
Camel
Airflo 24
Testimonials

Inflatable
Lifting
Cushions

Protecting care workers

We understand that hazardous
manual lifting techniques, associated
with moving and handling can not
only be distressing and undignified
for the fallen person, but can
also increase the risk of injury to
healthcare professionals.

ELK

Lifting Cushion

The Mangar ELK and Camel
lifting cushions are practical,
efficient manual handling
products that are used in
emergency services and care
home settings across the
world. Inflated by an Airflo 24
Compressor, a fallen person can
be lifted in minutes.

Inflatable Lifting Cushions

Camel

Lifting Cushion

Moving and handling injuries
account for 40% of sickness in
health and social care. The rate
of non-fatal injuries among
EMTs and paramedics was
found to be 34.6 per 100 full-
time workers per year, a rate
more than five times higher
than the national average for
all workers in the US.
(DOL, 2007)

Easy to Use

They are simple to set up and inflate at
the touch of a button, using an Airflo 24
compressor. The ELK lifts up to 444kg /
980lbs and the Camel 317kg / 700lbs.

Easy to Clean

Lifting cushions can be cleaned
using a detergent solution or
clinical wipes.

Easy to Transport

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

Inflatable Lifting Cushions

Key Benefits

Reduced risk of musculoskeletal injuries to
staff and the associated costs including:

• A gency staff to cover absenteeism.

• R ecruitment costs through staff loss.

• Compensation claims.

• Q uick access to outside areas and confined
spaces such as toilets, bedrooms and
hallways.

• A dignified lift reduces upset to the fallen
person and other around them.

• A nyone with dementia or a cognitive
impairment will remain calmer when
lifted with a lifting cushion than with other
manual handling devices.

Improved Productivity

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

In a Senior Living Environment:

• Uninjured fallen residents can be lifted
without the need to wait for an ambulance.
This frees staff up to continue with their
duties, rather than spend time sitting with the
resident who has fallen.

• Residents who are uninjured could wait up to
seven hours for an ambulance.

• Improved wellbeing of residents
and their families.

• C ompleting a controlled, dignified lift reduces
the likelihood of a long lie on the floor and
increases the chance of a good recovery.

• F amilies of residents find using a lifting
cushion, particularly in public areas, a more
dignified way to care for their relative.

Inflatable Lifting Cushions

In an EMS Environment:

• O ne piece of equipment that can pick
anyone from the most fragile to plus size
people up to 444kg / 980lbs.

• Only two EMS workers needed to respond
to fallen plus size or bariatric patients.

• Using lifting cushions reduces the need
for multiple crews and vehicles to attend
fallen patients. This improves productivity
levels and helps services to achieve
response targets.

ELK

Lifting Cushion

The Mangar ELK is a lifting
cushion designed to lift
the frailest individual to a
plus size or bariatric patient
from the floor in a safe and
dignified manner.



Key Benefits

• R educe the risk of musculoskeletal
injuries and the associated costs

• Provides a safe, dignified lift
• I deal for confined spaces, such as

bathrooms or hallways
• Can be used inside or out
• Lifts up to 444kg / 980lbs
• Easy to use
• Battery powered and portable
• Easy to store

ELK Lifting Cushion

To set up the ELK take
a look at this short
video

To deflate your ELK
take a look at this
short video

Technical Specifactions

Maximum user weight 444kg / 980lbs
Maximum height 22” / 56cm
Minimum height Flat
Seat depth 20” / 50cm
Width 22.5” / 57cm
Cushion weight 3.6kg / 8lbs
C ompressor weight 4kg / 9lbs

ELK Lifting Cushion

ELK

within an emergency
services environment

In this scenario, the patient has fallen
and is lying flat on the floor. This video
shows you how to position your patient
before lifting.

How to give a
patient extra
assistance into a
sitting position

How to transfer
your patient
onto the ELK

How to lift
a patient from
the floor using

the ELK
How to lift
a patient on

the ELK using a
stretcher

ELK Lifting Cushion

How to transfer
someone off an

ELK

Camel

Lifting Cushion

With an inbuilt backrest, the
Mangar Camel is a lifting cushion
that offers a fully supportive lift for
a person up to 317kg / 700lbs with
minimal moving and handling
requirements



Key Benefits

• R educe the risk of musculoskeletal
injuries and the associated costs

• Provides a safe, dignified lift
• Lifts up to 317kg / 700lbs
• S uitable for plus size or bariatric

patients
• Can be used inside or out
• Easy to use
• Battery powered and portable
• Packs away into a compact bag

Camel Lifting Cushion

To set up the Camel
take a look at this short

video:

To deflate your
Camel take a look at

this short video:

Technical Specifications

Maximum user weight 317kg / 700lbs
Maximum height 21.5” / 55cm
Minimum height Flat
Seat depth 19” /48cm
Width 28” / 71cm
Cushion weight 6kg / 14lbs
C ompressor weight 4kg / 9lbs

Camel Lifting Cushion

Camel

within a senior living
environment

How to transfer a
fallen resident onto

the Camel

How to lift
a fallen resident

on the Camel

How to transfer
a resident off
the Camel

Camel Lifting Cushion

How to put
your Airflo 24

on charge

Charging your
Airflo 24 on a
stowage board



Airflo

Compressor

The Airflo 24 by Mangar, is a low
pressure air compressor, which
has been designed to inflate
the Mangar ‘Camel’ and ‘ELK’
pneumatic lifting equipment
through a 4-Way pneumatic hand
control. The 4-Way hand control is
supplied with the Camel and ELK.

Battery Status Indicator

Before use:
Momentarily press the ‘Power’ button
to activate the battery status indicator
lights. The lights will light up for 5 seconds
indicating the battery charge state:

Power Button RED

Recharge
Immediately

GREEN
OK to Use

Airflo 24

To maximize the life and
lifting performance of the
battery, fully recharge the
battery for 16 hours.

When the battery is
new, it will not reach its
peak performance and
capacity until it has been
discharged and recharged
at least 3 to 5 times.

Cleaning

Unless contamination is suspected,
periodic cleaning is all that is
recommended. The Airflo 24 should be
cleaned/disinfected as follows:

• U nplug the Airflo 24 from the battery
charger. Clean the external surfaces using
a non abrasive damp cloth with warm
water. Wipe dry thoroughly with a dry
towel before reconnecting to the battery
charger. Do not allow moisture to enter
any part of the compressor.

• Do not use solvent-based products.

Disinfecting

• P re-clean using a damp cloth and then
disinfect using a hard surface alcohol
impregnated wipe.

Airflo 24

Storage

When not in use, store in a dry place
together with these instructions. To
maintain the batteries, when being
stored for long periods, put the Airflo
24 on charge overnight every 3 months.
NOTE: Ensure that the batteries are fully
charged before storing the Airflo 24 for
long periods.

Maintenance

The Airflo 24 has been designed
to be maintenance free and
apart from replacing the battery,
the Airflo contains no other user
serviceable parts.

Keep your Airflo 24
charged and ready to go

For optimum performance, keep the
Airflo 24 fully charged so it is ready to use
whenever you may need it.

For emergency services install a stowage
board into your ambulance and click the
Airflo 24 into place whenever it’s not in use.
This not only stores your Airflo 24 safely, but
also keeps it on charge and ready to use.

Airflo 24

We can also supply in-vehicle chargers
for smaller emergency vehicles.
For senior living facilities, the stowage
board can be attached to a wall and
plugged into the closest mains point.
The Airflo 24 locks on and automatically
starts to charge – ready to be used
whenever required. Your Camel or ELK
can be hooked onto the bottom of the
stowage board for safe keeping.

Specifications

Airflo 24

Weight: 4.1kg (9lbs)
Output pressure: 0.31 bar (5 psi)
Batteries: 1 x 24V - 2200mAh NiMH battery pack
Battery Life: Greater than 500 charging cycles
(2 - 5yrs Depending on usage)

Environmental protection: IP51 (Protection against
large dust deposits & vertical falling drops of water)
Type BF equipment
This equipment has been tested and meets the
requirements of current EMC legislation

Charger: Model number - HX2902SR
Input: AC 100V - 240V, 50-60Hz, 0.5A Max
Output: DC 30V, 0.45A
Double insulated Class II equipment

Airflo 24



Testimonials

Heritage Property
Management

Workers compensation all work place injuries
pay outs drop by 80% averaged $16,634.00 per
location. In 2013 our worker’s
“We purchased our first Camels compensation pay-out for all
in May 2009. At that time we work-place injuries averaged
were experiencing “higher $3,182.00. As you can see,
than desired” expenses in this is a reduction of 80%
staff injuries. Our investigation or an average of $13,452 per
revealed that the majority of location per year in pay out –
back, shoulder and neck strains which more than pays for the
were a result of assisting a cost of the Camel.
resident up from the floor after
a fall, or from attempting to “Granted, the Camel is not
prevent a resident from landing solely responsible for this
on the floor – breaking a fall. change in payout, but it has
greatly reduced the extent
“We own and operate 8 of injuries from lifting folk
licensed Homes for the Aged in off the floor. We are very
the state of Michigan and have focused on the importance
a capacity of approximately of our personnel working
700 elderly residents. We safely – for the good of our
employ approximately 600 residents and our staff. We
staff to care for these folks. have purchased second
Camels for our largest
“Prior to purchasing and homes.”
training staff on the use
of the Camel our worker’s Kathleen Sharkey
compensation pay-out for Director of Operations

Testimonials

South Western Ambulance

Within a year of introducing
the ELK, sickness had
reduced by 10% saving the
service over £300K.

In 2009 South Western
Ambulance (SWAST) introduced
the Mangar ELK lifting cushions
into their fleet of ambulances.
SWAST attend around 130,000
emergency call outs a year and
23% of the calls were to lift people
who had fallen. SWAST were also
recording more than 5,000 lost
staff days to musculoskeletal
injuries costing the service over
£3m a year.

Neil Hunt, Clinical Tutor with
SWAST reported that within a year
of introducing the ELK, sickness
had reduced by 10% saving the
service over £300K.

Testimonials



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