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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 the 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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TRANSFERRING PATIENT FROM WHEELCHAIR
1.
Secure the wheelchair from rolling back by engaging both
wheel locks on the wheelchair.
2.
Lean patient forward and set the folded sling behind the
patient’s back. Set the sling as far down as possible until it
touches the back of the wheelchair seat.
3.
Open the sling, pull the button loop section of the sling
under patient’s thighs then cross the loops
4.
Move the lifter over the wheelchair and attach the loops to
the cradle hooks. Then slowly raise the patient above the
seat.
TRANSFERRING PATIENT TO WHEELCHAIR
1.
First lock both brakes on
the wheelchair. Position the
lifter over the middle of the
wheelchair seat.
2.
Lower the lifter slowly and
while descending, guide the
patient into the chair by
pushing on the knees until
the patient has reached a
comfortable sitting position.
3.
Detach the sling seat and
roll the patient lifter away.
Then remove the sling seat under the patient
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