SECTION
Transferring to a Standard Commode
NOTE: The Invacare patient lift is NOT a transport device. If the bathroom facilities are not near the bed or if the patient lift cannot be easily maneuvered towards the commode, then the patient MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and transported to the bathroom facilities before using the patient lift again to position the patient on a standard commode. Refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair on page 19.
1.Use an empty patient lift to check if the patient lift can maneuver around the commode.
2.If the patient lift can maneuver around the commode, lift the patient from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Patient on page 14.
3.Move the patient to the commode.
4.Press the UP/DOWN buttons on the hand control to elevate the patient high enough to clear the commode. Their weight will be supported by the patient lift.
5.Guide the patient onto the commode. This may require two assistants.
6.Press the DOWN button on the hand control to lower the patient onto the standard commode leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar hooks.
7.When complete, recheck the sling for correct attachments.
8.Press the UP button on the hand control to raise the patient off the commode.
9.When patient is clear of the commode surface (using the steering handle), move the lift away from the commode.
10.To return the patient to bed, reverse the steps of Lifting the Patient on page 14.
11.To return or place patient to a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair.
Transferring to a Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.
1.Lift the patient from the bed. Refer to Lifting the Patient on page 14.
2.Press the legs open button until the legs are in the maximum open position.
3.Move the wheelchair into position.
4.Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair.
WARNING
The wheel locks MUST be engaged before lowering the patient into the wheelchair. Otherwise, injury may result.
5.Use the straps or handles on the side and the back of the sling to guide the patient’s hips as far back as possible into the seat for proper positioning.
6.Position the patient over the seat with their back against the back of the chair.
7.Begin to lower the patient pressing the DOWN button on the hand control.
8.Use two assistants ‐ One assistant stands behind the chair
and the other operates the patient lift. The assistant behind the chair pulls back on the grab handle (on select models) or sides of the sling to seat the patient well into the back of the chair.
NOTE: This will maintain a good center of balance and prevent the chair from tipping forward.
9. Leave the sling in place unless a divided leg sling was used. Remove a divided leg sling.
10. Reverse Lifting the Patient on page 14 to return the patient to the seating surface of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 5.2 Transferring to a Wheelchair
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