MDS400&600SA (GPI252)
Revision: 02/16/16
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Before the patient’s body is lifted from the bed, stop and make sure the sling is secured and patient’s knees are
against the knee pad.
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The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not, adjust the sling and try another loop
option to release pressure.
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Engage the lift “UP” button until the resident has been lifted and clear of the bed surface.
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Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full standing position.
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Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
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Lower the patient to the object intended.
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Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the bed.
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TRANsFER FROM WhEELchAIR
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Fit sling as described in “Fitting Medline Stand Assist Sling”.
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Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift to go around the chair. Apply the brakes in both rear casters.
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Position patient’s feet on the foot platform and knees against the kneepad.
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Attach the sling straps to the hooks.
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Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the handles, have them hold their arms
around the chest.
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Press the “UP” button on the hand control.
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Before the patient’s body is lifted from the chair, stop and make sure the sling is secured and patient’s knees are
against the kneepad.
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The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not, adjust the sling and try another loop
option to release pressure.
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Press the “UP” button until the patient’s body has completely left the chair.
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Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full standing position.
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Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
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Lower the patient to the object intended.
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To lift patient in a standing position, continue to lift until the patient’s knees are locked in a standing position.
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At the standing position, patient’s knees may move away from the kneepad.
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Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
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Lower the patient to the object intended.
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Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the bed.
Turn clockwise to lower
