SECTION
Transferring to a Commode Chair
WARNING
Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters only when positioning or removing the sling from around the patient.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1.Lift the patient from the side of the bed.
2.Press the UP button on the hand control to elevate the patient high enough to clear the arms of the commode chair. Their weight will be supported by the stand up lift.
3.Guide the patient onto the commode chair. This may require two assistants.
4.Press the down arrow button to lower the patient onto the commode chair.
5.Lock the rear swivel casters on the stand up lift.
6.Perform one of the following:
•Standing Sling ‐ unhook the standing sling from the attachment points on the lift.
•Transport Sling ‐
i.Unhook the transport sling from the bottom attachment points on the lift.
ii.Lift up on the patient’s legs and remove the thigh supports from underneath the patient.
iii.If desired, unhook the transport sling from the top attachment points on the lift.
NOTE: The patient can remain in the upper portion of the transfer sling while using the commode.
7.Instruct or assist the patient in lifting their feet off the footplate.
8.Remove the sling from around the patient.
9.Unlock the casters and pull the lift away from the commode.
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”
DETAIL “C”
FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode Chair
Stand Up Patient Lift | 18 | Part No. 1078984 |