Invacare 440 manual Transferring to, Transferring Patient To Wheelchair

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO

SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO

NOTE: Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures, 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.

Transferring Patient To Wheelchair

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page 24.

1. Move the wheelchair into position (Detail “A”).

WARNING

Wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position before lowering the patient into the wheelchair.

2.Ensure that the wheelchair wheel locks are in the locked position.

3.Position the patient over the wheelchair.

4.Press the down button and lower the patient into the wheelchair.

WARNING

Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters of the stand-up lift only when positioning or removing the sling (standing or transport) from around the patient.

5.Lock the rear swivel casters of the stand‐up lift. Refer to Locking/Unlocking the Rear Casters on page 16.

6.Unhook the standing or transport sling from all attachment points on the stand‐up lift (Detail “B”).

7.If equipped, unfasten the leg strap from around the patientʹs legs.

8.Instruct the patient to lift their feet off the footplate.

NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.

9.Remove the standing or transport sling from around the patient.

10.Pull the stand‐up lift away from the wheelchair.

Part No 1141431 23 Reliant™ 440