How to Use a Patient Lifter
E. Raise the patient until the patient’s gluteus maximus is above the surface of the bed. The self-leveling
cradle will bring the patient into the sitting position. Take hold of the patient’s legs and turn the patient
so that his legs dangle off the side of the bed. Do not push or pull the patient off of the bed. If you
need more room, lower the bed.
F. Take hold of the steering handles then move the lifter away from the bed. Move the patient into
position over the seat of a locked wheelchair.
Transfer to Bed
A. Raise the lifer until the patient’s gluteus maximus is above the surface of the bed. You may need to
lower the height of the bed. If the patient cannot be lifted above the bed, do not push or pull the
patient onto the bed. This can result in a tip over and serious injury to the patient and assistant!
B. Move the lifter so that the open end of the U-base is as far under the bed as possible.
C. After the patient has been centered on the bed, rotate the patient so that the patient faces the foot of
the bed.
D. Carefully lower the patient onto the bed.
E. Remove the chains or straps from the sling.
Transferring Patients in Lifter
A. During transfer, ensure that the patient is facing the attendant and keep the patient as low as possible
so that the patient’s feet rest on the base of the lifter straddling the mast. A lower center of gravity
reduces the risk of a tip over.
Warning-
DO NOT roll the caster base over objects such as shag or deep pile carpeting, raised carpet
bindings, thresholds, unpaved surfaces, outdoors, or any other obstructions that would create an
imbalance of the patient lift. This could cause the patient lift to tip over.
Transfer from Wheelchair or Chair
A. Lean the patient forward and place his arms on his knees for stability. Standing in front of the patient,
put the folded sling behind the patient’s back and press it down until it touches the seat of the chair.
B. The leg sections of the sling are pulled forward and beneath the patient’s thighs by the long loops.
The loops are then crossed one loop through the other loop.
C. Attach the sling to the cradle.
D. Move the lifter base around the chair and under the leg rest with the patient’s feet straddling the mast.
Lock the wheelchair brakes. Raise the patient above seat height. Make sure that the footrests are in
the up position.