LIFTING THE PATIENT
SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT
Introduction
Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case.
Refer to the patient sling owner’s manual for complete lifting preparation information.
Refer to General Guidelines on page 9 in this manual before proceeding further and observe all warnings indicated.
Positioning the Stand Up Lift
WARNING
The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the stand up lift under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the stand up lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand up lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1.
NOTE: Before positioning the legs of the stand up lift, make sure the area is clear of any obstructions.
1.Press the legs open button on the pendant to open the legs of the stand up lift to maximum.
2.Position the stand up lift using the mast handle.
3.Press the down arrow button on the pendant to lower the lift arms for easy attachment of the sling.
Up Arrow | Down Arrow | |
Button | ||
Button | ||
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Legs Open | Legs Closed | |
Button | Button |
FIGURE 4.1 Pendant Buttons
Part No. 1145811 | 21 | Stand Up Lift Model |