TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
Part No. 1145811
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Stand Up Lift Model RPS350-2
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 attachment
points of the stand up lift. Check that the sling is properly connected to the attachment
points prior to lifting a patient. If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the
problem. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the stationary surface and before
moving the patient, check again to make sure that all sling attachments are secure. 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 stand up lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are
made specifically for use with Invacare stand up lifts. Otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
DO NOT lock the rear casters of the stand up lift when lifting an individual. Locking
the rear casters could cause the stand up lift to tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum
stability and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it becomes necessary to move
through a narrow passage, close the legs of the stand up lift only as long as it takes
to move through the passage. When the stand up lift is through the passage, return
the legs to the maximum open position. If it is necessary to close the legs to
maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to
position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the
bed. When the legs of the stand up 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 surface.
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.
