Moving The Patient - Invacare RPS350–1E User Manual

3. Ensure the following:
a. The patient's knees are secure against the knee
support.
b. The patient's feet are properly positioned on the foot
plate.
c. Slings:
• the bottom edge of the stand assist sling is
positioned on the patient's lower back.
• the bottom edge of the transfer stand assist
sling is at the base of the patient's spine.
• the patient's arms are outside the sling.
• the loops of the sling are completely on the
hooks of the lift arms (Detail B).
d. The rear casters are unlocked.
e. The legs are in the maximum open position.
WARNING!
– If transferring a patient from a wheelchair,
the wheelchair brakes MUST be in the
locked position before lowering the patient
into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may
occur.
4. If transferring from a wheelchair, engage the brakes on
the wheelchair (Detail C).
5. Press the UP arrow button on the hand control to
raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair or
commode). The patient's weight will be fully supported
by the stand assist lift.
The lower center of gravity provides stability making
the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to
move.
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5.4 Moving the Patient

WARNING!
– The legs of the stand assist lift MUST be in the
maximum open position for optimum stability
and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it
becomes necessary to move through a narrow
passage, close the legs of the stand assist lift
only as long as it takes to move through the
passage. When the stand assist lift is through
the passage, return the legs to the maximum
open position.
– DO NOT, during transfer of a patient suspended
in the lift sling, roll caster base over uneven
surfaces that would create an imbalance of the
lift. This could cause the lift to tip over. Use
the mast handle at all times to push or pull
the lift.
1. Ensure the legs of the stand assist lift are in the
maximum open position. If not, press the OPEN LEGS
button on the hand control to move the legs to the
maximum open position.
2. Move the stand assist lift away from the surface they
were lifted from.
3. Slowly move the patient to the desired surface.
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