Invacare 9805P manual Positioning the Patient on the Sling

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SECTION 5—ONE-PIECE CONTOUR SLINGS

Positioning the Patient on the Sling

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 and FIGURE 5.2.

NOTE: Use the following method to easily move the patient and avoid strain to yourself.

1.If the patient is to roll to their left-side, then elevate the patient’s right knee until the right foot is flat on the bed (Detail “B” of FIGURE 5.1).

NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants (one on each side of the bed) be used when positioning the patient in a sling.

2.With an assistant on each side of the bed and up against the mattress, the assistantassistant on the left-hand side of the bed will position his/her right-hand on the elevated knee and his/her left-hand under the patient’s right shoulder, slowly push on the knee and assist with a slight lift of the shoulder and the patient will easily roll onto their side (Detail “C” of FIGURE 5.1).

3.With the patient on their side, push the fabrics of the seat and back gently under them.

NOTE: The upper edge of the back section should be positioned slightly above the armpit level and the lower edge of the seat section positioned a few inches above the back of the patient’s knees (Detail “A” of FIGURE 5.1).

4. Roll the patient on to his/her back (Detail “D” of FIGURE 5.1).

NOTE: assistants will reverse roles.

5.After the patient has been positioned once again on his/her back, you now need to roll the patient to their right-side (facing the assistant on the left).

6.With an assistant on each side of the bed and up against the mattress, the assistant on the right-hand side of the bed will elevate the left knee and position his/her left-hand on the elevated knee and his/her right-hand under the patient’s left shoulder. The assistant will slowly push on the knee and assist with a slight lift of the shoulder and the patient will easily roll onto their side (Detail “B” of FIGURE 5.2).

7.Pull the fabrics of the seat and back across the mattress until they are smooth.

8.Roll the patient onto their back and they should be approximately centered on the sling (Detail “C” of FIGURE 5.2).

9.You are now ready to attach the chains or straps to the sling.

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Contents Portable Patient Lift Sling Portable Patient Lift and Sling Table of Contents Operation Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Fold Here Cut Along Line Models 9805 and 9805P Label LocationSpecial Notes Maintenance Must be performed only by qualified personnelTypical Product Parameters General Guidelines Assembling the LiftOperating the Lift Lifting the Patient Using the SlingTransferring the Patient Performing MaintenanceFeatures Hydraulic LiftsPatient Slings Patient Slings Model Nos , 9043, 9046 and 9047 SlingsShipping and Transportation Instructions HandlingUnpacking InspectionAssembly Assembly of the Patient LiftBase, Mast and Boom Assembly Boom and mast, when assembled, Must pivot easily Swivel Bar Attachment with Mounting Bracket Base Shifter Handle AssemblyONE-PIECE Contour Slings Slings Using Chains, O-rings and D-ringsFabric BodyPositioning the Contour Sling Positioning the Contour SlingPositioning the Patient on the Sling Positioning the Patient on the Sling Attaching Sling Hardware Attaching the Sling HardwareInserting the Four Metal Support Bars into the Sling Inserting the Four Metal Support Bars into the Sling Attaching the Chains or Adjustable Straps to the SlingAttaching the Chains or Adjustable Straps to the Sling Opening the Legs of the Adjustable Base OperationOperating the Patient Lift Raising the Lift Raising/Lowering Model Hydraulic LiftsPump Handle Lifting the Patient Lifting the PatientDetail a Aiding the Patient Detail B Guiding the Patient Lifting the Patient Transferring to a Commode Chair BathroomTransferring to a Commode Chair Transferring to a Standard CommodeBathing Transferring to a Wheelchair TransferringTransferring to a Wheelchair Transferring to a Car Transferring to a Car Transferring from a Car to a Wheelchair Transferring from a Car to a Wheelchair Care Maintenance Hydraulic PumpLubrication Wear and Damage CleaningMonths Maintenance Safety Inspection ChecklistUSA Limited Warranty

9805, 9805P specifications

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