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TRANSFERRING PATIENT FOR USE OF THE BATHROOM FACILITIES
TRANSFERRING PATIENT FOR USE OF THE BATHROOM FACILITIES
Transferring to a Standard Commode
NOTE: The patient MUST be transferred to a
B
WHEELCHAIR and transported to the bathroom
A
facilities before using the patient lift again to
T
position the patient on a standard commode.
H
Refer to TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR in
R
this manual. After this has been accomplished
refer to the following:
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1. To lift the patient from the bed, follow the
M
procedures concerning lifting the patient,
operation and sling attachment.
2. The patient should be elevated high enough to
clear the standard commode and their weight
supported by the patient lift.
3. With the help of both assistants, guide the
patient onto the standard commode.
4. Lower the patient onto the standard commode
leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar
hooks.
5. When complete, recheck for correct attachment
and then raise the patient off of the standard
commode.
6. When patient is clear of the standard commode
surface (using the steering handles), move the
lift away from the standard commode.
7. To return or place patient in a wheelchair, refer
to TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR.
8. To return patient to bed, reverse procedures
concerning lifting the patient, operation and sling
attachment.
TRANSFERRING TO A BATHING UNIT
WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the surface of the
bed and before moving the patient, check again to
make sure that the sling is properly connected to
the swivel bar hooks. If any attachments are NOT
properly in place, lower the patient completely to
correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient. Patient's arms should be
inside of the straps.
Invacare slings are made specifically for use with
Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient,
DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts of different
manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking of the rear
casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual.
Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants. Invacare DOES
recommend that the rear casters be left UNLOCKED
during lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to
stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from
a chair, bed or any stationary object.
NOTE: There are many portable bathing
apparatuses; this is an example of one. Refer to
your particular portable bath instructions and
use them in conjunction with this Owner's
Manual.
1. To remove the patient from the bed, observe
procedures concerning sling attachment,
operation and lifting the patient.
2. The patient should be elevated high enough to
clear the bed and be able to slide the portable
bath tub under the patient.
3. Lower the patient into the portable bath tub.
4. Detach the sling from the swivel bar hooks and
attach the portable bath tub straps to the patient
lift.
5. Using the lift, raise the sides of the portable bath
tub.
6. Bathe patient.
7. Reverse procedures to return patient to bed.
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