Manual hydraulic full body patient lifts are a basic kind of patient lifts lifts. This type of lifts are operated by manually pumping up a hydraulic cylinder in order to perform the lift. Features include a hydraulic cylinder and a hand pump. These lifts are widely used because of their price. Manual Hoyer lifts are allow aide in transfer from bed to a chair or commode. Some patient lifts can be used to pick a patient off the floor if they have fallen.