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LOWERING THE PATIENT ONTO THE CHAIR
Be sure that the brakes (if the patient is sit in a wheel chair) are on.
Set the lifter in such a way that the patient's back is in contact with the
back of the chair.
In order to correctly position the patient into
the chair, use the following method :
• gently push on the knees,
• pull the handle at the back of the sling,
• Slightly tilt the chair backwards.
Lower the patient into the chair, unhook the sling and remove the lifter..
Removing the sling :
Gently pull the leg section to the side, out from the
patient's thighs. Standing by his side, lean him forward
(while supporting him with one hand) and pull the sling
up from behind his back.
NB: Pulling sharply on the sling may cause the patient to
fall forward which is also why the patient must be
supported by one arm as shown below.
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