Section 5-Transferring The Patient; Introduction - Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE
PATIENT

Introduction

WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's
physician, nurse, or medical assistant.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. When the sling is a few inches off the surface of the bed and before
moving the patient, check to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the
hooks of the swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the
patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury
or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. The
patient's arms should be inside the straps.
DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are
made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. Otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
DO NOT lock the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Locking
the rear casters could cause the patient lift to tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum
stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift
under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the
patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the patient
lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a bed or chair.
The slings with commode openings are designed to be used with either a commode chair
or standard commode.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that the sling remain connected to the swivel bar hooks during the
patient's use of either the commode chair or standard commode.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and
transferring to/from procedures; however, our equipment will permit proper operation by one
assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each
individual case.
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