Lifting The Patient - Invacare Reliant 440 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Lifting the Patient

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 22.
1. Instruct the patient to do the following:
A. Hold onto the lift arms below the black knobs on both sides of the stand‐up lift.
B. Lean back into the standing or transport sling.
2. Ensure the following:
A. Patientʹs knees are secure against the knee pad.
B. Patientʹs feet are positioned on the footplate.
C. The bottom edge of the:
• Standing sling is positioned on the lower back.
• Transport sling is at the base of the patientʹs spine.
D. The patientʹs arms are outside of the standing or transport sling.
E. The rear casters are unlocked.
F. The legs of the stand‐up lift are in the maximum open position.
When elevated slightly off the surface being transferred from and before moving
the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the
attachment points of the stand-up lift. If any attachments are NOT properly in
place, lower the patient back onto the surface and correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.
Invacare standing and transport slings are specifically designed to be used in
conjunction with the Reliant 440. Slings and accessories designed by other
manufacturers or other Invacare slings are not to be utilized as a component of
Invacare's stand-up lift system. Use only Invacare standing and transport slings and
lift accessories to maintain patient safety and product utility.
If transferring the patient from a wheelchair, the wheelchair wheel locks MUST be
in the locked position.
3. When transferring the patient from a wheelchair, lock the wheel locks of the
wheelchair.
4. Press the up button to raise the patient above the surface (bed, wheelchair or
commode) being transferred from. The patient should be elevated just high enough to
clear the surface with their weight fully supported by the lift.
NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability to make the patient feel more secure and the
lift easier to move.
NOTE: The lift arms will stay in position until the down button is pressed.
5. Move the patient to the desired surface. Refer to Moving the Patient on page 22.
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