LIFTING THE PATIENT
SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT
Introduction
WARNING
The legs of the stand up lift MUST be in the maximum open position before lifting the patient 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.
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 8 in this manual before proceeding further and observe all warnings indicated.
Lifting the Patient
WARNING
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attachment points of the stand up lift. Check that the sling is properly connected to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient. If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the stationary surface and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that all sling attachments are secure. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient’s arms should be outside of the straps.
DO NOT use slings and stand up lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare stand up lifts. Injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 on page 19.
1.Instruct patient to hold onto the handgrips on both sides of the stand up lift. Refer to Detail “A”.
2.Instruct the patient to lean back into the standing or transport sling.