6. Using the Commode
When using the chair, the following points must be adhered to:
Before use it must
be assured that the chair is in a proper condition for safe use. If necessary, depending on
the physical and strength limitations of the user (patient’s ability to move and muscle
strength), sitting down and getting up should not be done without assistance from a care
worker. The chair should not be used for patient transport.
6.1 Sitting down
Before sitting down in the chair, be sure it is secured against slipping away (see: 6.4) and
tipping over, that the armrests are secured, that the commode seat is properly mounted,
and that the footrest is folded up.
6. Using the Commode
When using the chair, the following points must be adhered to:
Before use it must
be assured that the chair is in a proper condition for safe use. If necessary, depending on
the physical and strength limitations of the user (patient’s ability to move and muscle
strength), sitting down and getting up should not be done without assistance from a care
worker. The chair should not be used for patient transport.
6.1 Sitting down
Before sitting down in the chair, be sure it is secured against slipping away (see: 6.4) and
tipping over, that the armrests are secured, that the commode seat is properly mounted,
and that the footrest is folded up.
The patient must stand as closely as possible near the chair. Then he has to sit down slowly
on the whole seat during supporting himself with using both armrests. If this is not possible
due to his physical limitations, then a care-worker must assist him. If necessary a patient
lifter may have to be used.
The patient must stand as closely as possible near the chair. Then he has to sit down slowly
on the whole seat during supporting himself with using both armrests. If this is not possible
due to his physical limitations, then a care-worker must assist him. If necessary a patient
lifter may have to be used.
Caution – danger of falling!
To prevent the patient from falling out of the chair, be sure
the patient is seated completely on the chair, and not just on the edge. For moving the
patient, be sure he is leaned back against the seat back and be sure he uses the footrests.
Caution – danger of falling!
To prevent the patient from falling out of the chair, be sure
the patient is seated completely on the chair, and not just on the edge. For moving the
patient, be sure he is leaned back against the seat back and be sure he uses the footrests.
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