Transferring To A Commode Chair - Invacare Reliant 450 User Manual

Invacare® Reliant™ 450/600

8.1.1 Transferring to a Commode Chair

1. Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to 7.1.2 Attaching Slings to the Lift,
page 34. For operation of the patient lift, refer to 6 Operation, page 25.
2. Lift the patient from the bed. Refer to 7.2 Lifting/Moving the Patient, page 35.
3. Note the patient should be elevated high enough to clear the commode chair arms
and have his/her weight supported by the patient lift.
4. With the help of both assistants, guide the patient onto the commode chair.
5. Lower the patient onto the commode chair, and leave the sling attached to the
hanger bar hooks.
6. When complete, recheck for correct attachments and then raise the patient off
the commode chair.
7. When the patient is clear of the commode surface, use the steering handles to
move the lift away from the commode chair.
8. To return the patient to bed, reverse the procedures for lifting the patient,
operation, and sling attachment.
9. To return or place the patient in a wheelchair, refer to 8.3 Transferring the Patient
to a Wheelchair, page 43.
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