Returning Patient to Bed
1.
Raise the lifter until the patient's buttocks is above the mattress. If the
patient can not be lifted above the bed try to lower the bed height, do not
push or pull patient onto bed. This may tip over the lifter or injure the
patient.
2.
Move the lifter over the bed until the patient is approximately in the
center. Lift the patient's feet and legs onto the bed. Gently rotate the
patient to face end of the bed and slowly lower the patient onto the bed.
Transfer Patient in lifter
1.
When moving patients in the
lifter try to keep the patient as low as
possible.
Keeping the center of
gravity low to the ground to avoid
tipping over. Have the patient's feet
rest on the base of the lifter. The
patient must face the attendant at all
times.
2.
Push the lifter by grabbing on the
the push handles. Do not attempt to
go over deep carpet, small objects
or unpaved surfaces. Do not try to
go up or down a slop over 5% or one
that's over the attendant's ability to
handle.
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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 wheelchair to the center 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.
