Using The Sling - Invacare Reliant 450 RHL450-1 User Manual

Using the Sling

WARNING
Use an Invacare approved sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the
individual being lifted.
DO NOT use any kind of plastic back incontinence pad or seating cushion between patient and sling material that may cause the patient to
slide out of the sling during transfer.
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for wear, tears, and loose stitching.
Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard immediately.
DO NOT alter slings.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced, to ensure that it is properly attached before the patient
is removed from a stationary object (bed, chair or commode).
If the patient is in a wheelchair, secure the wheel locks in place to prevent the chair from moving forwards or backwards.
When connecting slings equipped with color coded straps to the patient lift, the shortest of the straps MUST be at the back of patient for
support. Using long section will leave little or no support for patient's back. The loops of the sling are color coded and can be used to place
patient in various positions. The colors make it easy to connect both sides of the sling equally. Make sure that there is sufficient head
support when lifting a patient.
Lifting the Patient
WARNING
When using an adjustable base lift, the legs MUST be in the maximum Opened/Locked position before lifting the patient.
When elevated a few inches off the surface of the stationary object (wheelchair, commode, or bed) and before moving the patient, check
again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the hanger bar. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower
the patient back onto the stationary object (wheelchair, commode, or bed) and correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient's arms should be inside of the straps.
Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient
lifts of different manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.
During transfer, with patient suspended in a sling attached to the lift, DO NOT roll caster base over uneven surfaces that could cause the
patient lift to tip over. Use steering handle on the mast at all times to push or pull the patient lift.
Invacare does not recommend locking of the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and
endanger the patient and assistants. Invacare does recommend that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting procedures to allow the
patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or any stationary object.
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Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift
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