Floor Transfer - Invacare ILIFTEE User Manual

I-Lift™
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
An improperly attached sling could cause the patient to
fall.
An improperly adjusted sling could cause injury to the
patient.
– Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient.
– Patient's arms should be inside of the straps.
4. Before moving the patient, check again to make sure that the
sling is properly connected to the hooks of the hanger bar. If any
attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back
onto the stationary object and correct this problem.
5. Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the stationary
object.
6. Using the handles on the sling, turn the patient so that he/she
faces the assistant operating the patient lift (Detail "C").
7. Lower the patient so that his 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.
8. Move the patient lift with both hands firmly on the steering
handle.
Read and understand the information that pertains to
transfer to or from specific types of surfaces BEFORE
performing this procedure:
•
Bed Transfer, page 33
•
Floor Transfer, page 32
•
Wheelchair Transfer, page 34
•
Commode Transfer Guidelines, page 33
32
9. 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.
10. Lower the patient onto the stationary surface.
11. Lock the rear casters.
12. Detach the sling from the hanger bar.
The sling can be left under the patient, if desired.
13. Unlock the rear casters.
14. Move the lift away from the area.

Floor Transfer

Perform these steps in addition to those in 6.4 Lifting and Transferring
the Patient, page 31 when transferring from the floor:
1. Determine if the patient has suffered any injuries from a fall. If
no medical attention is needed, proceed with the transfer.
2. Position the sling under the patient.
Refer to the Patient Slings owner's manual, part number
1023891, for more information about positioning slings.
3. One assistant should have the patient bend his knees and raise
his head off of the floor.
This assistant should support the patient's head with a
pillow.
4. The other assistant should open the legs of the lift.
5. Position the lift with one leg under the patient's head and the
other leg under the patient's bent knees.
Keep the sling straps inside of the legs of the lift.
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