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SECTION 6— USING THE PATIENT
LIFT AS A STANDING AID
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1 on page 28.
NOTE: The Reliant 440 lift can be used as an aid to lift a person from a seated to a standing
position. A minimum of two caregivers is required for this procedure.
Standing Procedure
1. Ensure that the patient is capable of walking.
2. Lift and remove the footplate from the base (Detail "A").
3. Remove the kneepad (Detail "B").
A. Turn the kneepad release lever in a clockwise direction.
B. Pull out the kneepad from the tube retainers of the kneepad receiver.
C. Release the kneepad release lever.
4. Ensure that the patient is in a sitting position to begin the procedure.
A. If the patient is in bed and requires assistance to come to a sitting position, raise the
back of the bed.
B. Place the lift over the bed with the lift arms angled toward the patient.
C. Press down on the bottom of the locking lever to lock the lift wheels (Detail "C").
D. Instruct the patient to grasp the lift arms.
E. As the lift arms are raised, the patient should move legs to the side of the bed until
a sitting position on the side of the bed is assumed.
NOTE: The caregivers should assist as needed.
F. Press the top of the locking lever to unlock the lift (Detail "D").
G. Pull the lift away as needed to accommodate the patient's feet and legs over the
side of the bed.
5. With one caregiver on each side of the patient, place a gait belt on the patient.
6. Ensure that the patient is wearing shoes with skid‐proof soles.
7. If the patient is on the bed, raise the bed if possible while ensuring that the patient's
feet remain on the floor.
8. If a walker is to be used, place the walker in front of the patient.
9. Advance the lift toward the patient so that the patient can easily reach the lift arms.
10. Lock the lift wheels (Detail "C").
11. Instruct the patient to grasp the lift arms.
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SECTION 6—USING THE PATIENT LIFT AS A STANDING AID
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Reliant™ 440
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