Transfer from Automobile
1.
Park the automobile on a flat, smooth surface. Open the car door all
the way.
2.
Set a folded sling under the patient's back until the bottom of the sling
touches the auto seat. Lift the patient's thighs and pass the end loops
under the patient's legs. Cross the loops.
3.
Lower the lifter's top bar so the cradle can clear the top of the door.
Move lifter closer to auto so the loops on the sling can be attached to the
hooks on the cradle.
4.
Raise the lifter slowly and move the lifter back an inch at a time.
Repeat the process a few times until the patient's weight is rested on the
sling.
5.
Move lifter away from the car and rotate sling so that patient is facing
the attendant.
Transfer to Automobile
1.
Push the lifter towards the car door. Approach car with patient’s back
to car seat.
2.
Lean patient forward and adjust the sling to correct height so the head
will clear car door. Continue to move the lifter forward until patient is
inside the car.
3.
Lift the patient's feet and legs inside the door and face the patient to the
front of the car.
4.
Slowly lower the lifter until the patient's weight is rested on the car
seat. Remove the sling from patient’s back or leave it behind patient for
transferring out of the car when destination has been reached. The lifter can
be disassembled and placed in a car trunk.
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Raise the Patient from the floor
1.
Roll the patient on their side and place the sling under the patient.
2.
Move the lifter over the patient. Next place 1 or 2 pillows beneath the
patient's head and shoulders, preventing any possible strain or injury
when lifting the patient.
3.
Lower the lifter so the loops on the sling can reach the hooks on the
lifter bar, attach the loops.
4.
Lift the patient off the floor. Turn the cradle so the patient is facing
towards the upright bar. Rest the patient's legs on the base of the lifter.
Lower the Patient to the floor
1.
Before lowering patient, the patient
should be centered in the sling.
2.
Place a few pillows on the base of
the lifter, to prevent the patient from
hitting the base. Then slowly lower
the sling to the floor. While lowering
make sure the pillows are beneath the
patient's head.
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