Transferring A Patient To A Bed; Transferring A Patient From A Wheelchair - Invacare Kirilos User Manual

Invacare® Kirilos / Atlante
8.
Using the handles on the sling, turn the patient so that
he/she faces the assistant operating the patient lift.
9.
Lower the patient so that his/her feet rest on the base
of the lift, straddling the mast.
The lower center of gravity provides stability
making the patient feel more secure and the lift
easier to move.
10.
Move the patient lift with both hands firmly on the
push bars.
11. Proceed with the transfer to another resting surface or
stationary object.

6.4 Transferring a patient to a bed

1. Perform the following steps in addition to those required
to lift the patient of another resting surface or stationary
object
2.
Raise or lower the lift to position the patient over the
stationary surface. Be sure to raise or lower the patient
enough to clear the sides of the stationary object.
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3.
Lower the patient onto the stationary surface.
4. Ensure the patient is fully supported by the surface to
which you are transferring.
5. Lock the rear castors.
6. Raise the bed to a good working height (usually hip
height of caregivers).
7.
Detach the sling from the spreader bar.
8. Unlock the rear castors.
9.
Move the lift away from the area.
6.5 Transferring a patient from a
wheelchair
1. Engage the parking brakes of the wheelchair to prevent
movement of the wheelchair.
2. Prepare to lift. See 6.2 Preparing to lift, page 14.
3. Ensure the wheelchair is placed between the opened
legs of the lift with the patient facing the mast.
4. Attach the sling to the lift. See Attaching the sling to
the lift.
5. Unlock the rear castors.
6.
Raise the boom until there is tension on the straps
of the sling and make sure that the sling is properly
attached to the hooks of the spreader bar. See Attaching
the sling to the lift . If any attachments are not properly
in place, lower the patient back onto the wheelchair
and correct the problem.
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