LIFTING THE PATIENT
Lifting the Patient
WARNING
DO NOT lock the rear casters of the stand up lift when lifting an individual. Locking the rear casters could cause the stand up lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Leaving the rear casters unlocked during lifting procedures allows the lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or any stationary object.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the attachment points of the stand up lift. Check that the sling is properly connected to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient. If any attachments are not properly in place, correct the problem. When the sling is elevated a few inches off the stationary surface and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that all sling attachments are secure. If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the patient back onto the stationary surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.
DO NOT use slings and stand up lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare stand up lifts. Injury or damage may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 24.
NOTE: When the patient is lifted from a bed (with the patient’s head supported by the sling and/ or an assistant), he/she will be raised to a sitting position.
1.Instruct patient to hold onto the hand grips on both sides of the stand up lift. Refer to Detail “A”.
2.Instruct the patient to lean back into the standing or transport sling.
WARNING
Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the standing sling.
Transport Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transport sling is at the base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the transport sling.
Stand Up Lift Model | 22 | Part No. 1145811 |
