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Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Raise a Patient to Standing Position
NOTE
•
When raising the patient with transfer sling,
he/she should not help out while being
raised.
•
When using the transfer sling, do not raise
the patient higher than seating position. A
higher position will not be comfortable for
the patient.
(5 Steps)
1. Stand next to the patient and inform him/her
that the Sara Flex will be raised to a standing
position.
2. Check attachment points to make sure the Sara
Flex is ready.
WARNING
To avoid injury make sure the patient is
participating. If not, consider to end the
transfer, return the patient to a sitting
position and reevaluate the choice of
equipment.
3. Use the hand control to raise patient from sitting
position to standing position. (See Fig. 20)
4. While the patient is standing, check the supports.
5. Tighten safety straps around the abdomen, if
needed.
Patient Transfer
(2 Steps) (See Fig. 21)
1. Pull Sara Flex away from the wheelchair, using
the maneuvering handle.
2. Close the chassis legs if needed.
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