SECTION 8—LIFTING THE PATIENT

SECTION 8—LIFTING THE PATIENT

WARNING

Before lifting or transferring the patient, the base legs MUST be locked in the open position for optimum stability and safety.

Refer to General Guidelines on page 10 before proceeding further and observe all WARNINGS indicated.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1, FIGURE 8.2, FIGURE 8.3, and FIGURE 8.4.

1.Using the steering handle, push the patient lift underneath the bed.

2.Lower the patient lift for easy attachment of the sling hardware or straps (FIGURE 8.1).

3.Do one of the following:

•Chains, O-Rings and D-Rings: After the chains, O-Rings or D-Rings are attached and the S-hooks are secured in both sides of the sling sections (open end facing outward), place the D-rings of the strap assembly or the O-ring and chain link of the chain assembly over the chain hooks of the swivel bar.

•Chain-Free All Fabric Slings: Attach the color-coded straps to the strap hooks of the swivel bar.

Strap Hooks

Strap Hooks

Chain Hooks

FIGURE 8.1 Lifting the Patient

4.Pump the lift handle or turn the handle clockwise (clicking sound is normal) to raise the patient above the bed. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear the bed and their weight supported by the lift.

NOTE: The manual (crank) lift handle will automatically turn back one quarter turn to lock in place.

NOTE: On a hydraulic lift, the boom will stay in position until the control valve is opened.

5.When the patient is lifted from the bed (with the patient’s head supported), he/she will be raised to a sitting position (FIGURE 8.2).

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Portable Patient Lift and Sling

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