Graham Field user manual LF1050-INS-LAB-RevE13

Transferring the patient from a bed to a wheelchair or commode chair

1.For smooth, easy lifting, have the wheelchair or commode chair in ready position with wheel locks in locked position.

2.With patient face-up in center of bed, roll patient onto their side away from attendant.

3.Place sling, folded lengthwise, halfway under patient with lower edge just beneath knees.

4.Roll patient to side toward attendant, pull sling to smooth it, and center patient on sling.

5.Pull the leg loops forward and under the thighs.

6.Cross the loops, one through the other.

7.With base of lift under bed, use the hand pendant to carefully lower spreader bar.

8.Attach sling to spreader bar.

9.Use the hand pendant to slowly lift patient, maintaining patient’s position facing attendant, until patient’s feet swing easily off the bed.

10.Position patient above wheelchair or commode chair. Lock lift brakes.

WARNING: Before transfer, ensure wheelchair or commode chair wheel locks are in locked position. Wheelchair wheel locks must be in LOCKED POSITION before lowering the patient into the wheelchair, or unexpected wheelchair movement could result, which may result in serious injury to both the patient and the attendants.

11.Use the hand pendant to SLOWLY lower patient. During descent, assist patient in attaining correct sitting posture.

12.When patient is seated, push down on boom to slacken sling loops. Patient can remain seated on sling.

13.For commode chair use, adjust clothing before moving lift to straddle commode chair. Keep sling loops taut and ensure that patient is in a comfortable position.

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