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Transferring Patient from Bed
1.
Carefully and gently roll the patient on their side. The sling seat should
be folded lengthwise and placed under the patient so that the lower edge
of the seat is slightly below the back.
2.
Now roll the patient back onto their other side and pull the sling seat
so that it unfolds under the patient. Then pull the leg loops forward and
under the patient’s thighs. The loops should come through the patient’s
legs. Then cross the loops.
3.
Roll the base of the patient lifter over the bed as far as possible so that
the cradle is directly over the patient. Lower the top bar and attach the
loops on the sling to the hooks of the cradle.
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4.
Elevate the patient into a upright position by rising the head of the bed
or by using pillows.
5.
Make sure the parking brake is not set. It will allow the lift to center
itself beneath the patient.
6.
Raise the patient, make sure the patient is in a safe sitting position as
the lifter rises.
7.
As the patient is being raised, the cradle will level the patient into a
seated position. Raise the patient until buttocks are just above the mattress.
Rotate the patient to face lifter so the legs dangle off side of the bed.
8.
Transfer the patient to wheelchair or other transport device by holding
onto the push handles.
