Invacare Reliant 450, User Manual

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8.1.2 Transferring to a Standard Commode
Although Invacare recommends two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring from and transferring to
procedures, the equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the
evaluation of the healthcare professional for each individual case.
The Invacare patient lift is NOT intended as a transport device. If the bathroom facilities are NOT near the bed or if the
patient lift cannot be easily maneuvered toward the commode, the patient MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and
transported to the bathroom facilities before using the patient lift again to position the patient on a standard commode.
Refer to
8.3 Transferring the Patient to a Wheelchair, page 43 .
Before transferring the patient, the patient lift should be guided to the bathroom facilities to ensure it can be easily
maneuvered toward the commode.
1. Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to 7.1.2 Attaching Slings to the Lift, page 34 . For operation of the patient lift,
refer to 6 Operation, page 25 .
2. Transport the patient to the bathroom facility.
3. Note the patient should be elevated high enough to clear the standard commode and have his/her weight supported by the
patient lift.
4. With the help of both assistants, guide the patient onto the standard commode.
5. Lower the patient onto the standard commode, and leave the sling attached to the hanger bar hooks.
6. When complete, recheck for correct attachments and then raise the patient off the standard commode.
7. When the patient is clear of the standard commode surface, use the steering handle to move the lift away
from the standard commode.
8. To return or place the patient in a wheelchair, refer to 8.3 Transferring the Patient to a Wheelchair, page 43 .
9. To return the patient to bed, reverse the procedures for patient lift, operation, and sling attachment.
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