Bed Transfer; Wheelchair Transfer - Invacare Birdie User Manual

8. When the patient is clear of the commode surface, use the
steering handles to move the lift away from the commode.
9. Perform one of the following:
•
Return the patient to the bed. Reverse the procedures in:
– 6.4 Lifting and Transferring the Patient
– 5.2 Raising/Lowering the Lift
– 6.3 Attaching the Slings to the Lift
•
Return the patient to a wheelchair. Refer to 6.4.4

Wheelchair Transfer.

6.4.3 Bed Transfer

Use the following guidelines when transferring to or from a bed:
•
Position the patient as far over the bed as possible.
•
If patient is being transferred from a surface that is lower than
the bed, press the up arrow button to raise the patient above
the surface of the bed. The patient should be elevated just high
enough to clear the bed with their weight fully supported by
the lift.
•
When the patient is clear of the bed surface, swing their feet
off the bed (Detail "B").
•
After transfer, unhook the sling from all attachment points on
the lift and remove the sling from around the patient.
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6.4.4 Wheelchair Transfer
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
– Before transferring, check that the wheelchair weight
capacity can withstand the patient's weight.
– The wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a locked
position before lowering the patient into the
wheelchair for transport.
Lifting the Patient
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