Section 5-Transferring The Patient - Invacare RPS350-1E User Manual

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without the approval of a Healthcare Professional.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attachment points of the
Stand Assist Lift. Check that the sling is properly connected to the attachment points prior to
lifting a patient. If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is
elevated a few inches off the stationary surface and before moving the patient, check again to make
sure that all sling attachments are secure. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the
patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may
occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.
Use the sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the
comfort and safety of the individual that is being lifted.
Invacare does not recommend locking the rear casters of the Stand Assist Lift when lifting and
transferring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants.
Invacare recommends that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting and transferring
procedures to allow the Stand Assist Lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from and
transferred to a chair, bed or any stationary object.
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. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the Stand Assist Lift under a bed,
close the legs only as long as it takes to position the Stand Assist Lift over the patient and lift the
patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the Stand Assist Lift are no longer under the
bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
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 surface.
The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.
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