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LIFTING HINTS
• Prior to beginning a lift, have the patient lean slightly back and look at a 45 degree
angle to the ceiling; this help position the sling; this is recommended only at the start
of lifting.
• Try the sling straps in various color positions to establish best fit.
• Always insure the same color straps on each side are attached to lift.
• Should patients have a larger girth in mid section or back side area try the optional
buttock strap to help with initial lift leverage.
• Remember this lift is designed for pivot transfers and it is not necessary to lift to full
upright position; as long as the patients body clears the bed or the chair and vice
versa, you can move the lift and place patient in new position.
1. Fit sling as described in “Fitting Stand Assist Sling”.
2. Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift.
3. Position patient’s feet on the footplate and knees against the knee pad.
4. Attached the sling straps to the hooks.
5. Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the
handles, have them hold their arms around the chest.
6. Press the “UP” button on the hand control.
7. Before the patient’s body has lifted from the bed, stop and make sure the sling
is secured and patient’s knees are against the knee pad.
8. The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not,
adjust the sling and try another loop option to release pressure.
9. Press the “UP” button until the patient’s body has completely left the bed.
10. Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient
attending a full standing position.
11. Close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
12. Lower the patient to the object intended.
13. To lift patient in a standing position, continue to lift until the patient’s knees are
locked in a standing position.
14. At the standing position, patient’s knees may move away from the knee pad.
15. Close the base, and pull the lift away from bed.
16. Lower the patient to the object intended.
17. Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the object intended.
LIFT AND TRANSFER FROM BED
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