Transferring To A Commode Chair - Invacare Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E Operating & Maintenance Manual

Transferring to a Commode Chair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1. Lift the patient from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Patient on page 19.
2. Press the UP button on the hand control to elevate the patient high enough to clear the
arms of the commode chair. Their weight will be supported by the patient lift.
3. Guide the patient onto the commode chair. This may require two assistants.
4. Press the DOWN button on the hand control to lower the patient onto the commode
chair leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar hooks.
5. When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
6. Press the UP button on the hand control to raise the patient off the commode chair.
7. When the patient is clear of the commode surface (using the steering handles), move
the patient lift away from the commode chair.
8. To return the patient to bed, reverse Lifting the Patient on page 19.
9. To return or place the patient in a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair on
page 24.
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FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode Chair
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
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