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WARNING
When the patient is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed, check again to
make sure that all hardware or straps are properly connected. If any attachment is
NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto the bed and rectify the issue.
5.3
Transferring the patient
WARNING
When the patient is elevated a few inches off a stationary surface and before moving
the patient, check again to make sure that all hardware or straps are properly
connected. If any attachment is NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto
the bed and rectify the issue.
WARNING
Before lifting or transferring the patient, the base legs MUST be locked in the open
position for optimum stability and safety. DO NOT engage the rear locking casters
when patient is in the lift.
5.3.1
Transferring the patient for using a commode chair or standard
commode
The slings with commode openings are designed to be used with either a commode
chair or standard commode.
It is recommended that the sling remain connected to the patient lift during the
patient’s use of either the commode chair or standard commode.
I.
With the patient correctly positioned on the sling, attached the sling to the hooks
on both sides of the boom.
II.
The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the commode chair/standard
commode and their weight supported by the lift.
III.
With the help of another assistant, guide the patient onto the commode
chair/standard commode.
IV.
Lower the patient onto the commode chair/standard commode leaving the sling
attached to the patient lift. Lock the rear casters.
V.
When complete, unlock the rear casters. Recheck for correct attachment and then
raise the patient off the commode chair.
Make sure the patient’s feet are on the
foot stand and legs are against the knee pad.
