Lifting Information; Lifting To And From A Seated Position - Invacare Robin Series User Manual

6.3 Lifting Information

WARNING!
Only personnel who have received training
regarding the use of lifting equipment and fitting
of slings should use the hoist.
– Plan the move. Avoid leaving the client in the
sling unattended.
– The ceiling hoist lifts quickly. Before lifting,
check that the client is completely free of
his/her surroundings.
– The patient's body parts must not be in danger
of becoming trapped.
– Check that the red emergency strap, hand
control and hand control cable are free of the
lifting straps, client and other objects before
the ceiling hoist is activated and moved up or
down.
– When the ceiling hoist is used correctly, the
client should only be lifted to the extent that
she/he is clear of the surface and should be
moved at this height.
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6.4 Lifting to and from a seated position

Follow this procedure when lifting a patient from a seated
position (wheelchair, commode, etc.).
1. Traverse the ceiling hoist along the track towards the
patient to be lifted.
2. Position the suspension hooks at the same height as the
patient's chest and no closer than mid-thigh.
3. Position the suspension hooks so they are parallel to
the patient's shoulders.
4. Position the patient in the sling. Refer to the sling user
manual.
5. Attach the sling to the suspension hooks. Refer to 6.2
Attaching the Sling, page 20.
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