Invacare 9805P manual Transferring to a Wheelchair

SECTION 10—TRANSFERRING

SECTION 10—TRANSFERRING

Transferring to a Wheelchair

WARNING

When elevated a few inches off the seating surface of the wheelchair and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that all hardware and straps are properly connected. Check each S-hook to make sure it is completely attached to the metal support bars of the sling. Check the attachment of the straps, O or D- rings to the swivel bar hooks. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient completely to correct this problem.

Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient. Patient’s arms should be inside of the chains or straps.

Invacare slings and Hardware are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts of dif- ferent manufacturers.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.1 on page 36.

NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used when transferring a patient to a wheelchair.

1.Ensure the legs of the lift (w/patient) are in the opened position.

2.Move the wheelchair into position.

3.Lock the rear wheels to further prevent movement of the chair (Detail “A” of FIGURE 10.1).

WARNING

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

4.Position the patient over the seat with their back against the back of the chair (Detail “B” of FIGURE 10.1).

5.Lower the patient either by doing one of the following:

•Open the control valve.

•Turn the crank counterclockwise.

6.The assistant behind the chair pulls back on either the handle or sides of the sling to place the patient into the back of the chair. (Detail “C” of FIGURE 10.1).

NOTE: Holding the handle or sides of the patient lift maintains a good center of balance and prevent the chair from tipping forward

7. Disconnect the sling from the patient lift.

Part No 1024492 35 Portable Patient Lift and Sling