Lift and Transfer From Bed
1.Fit sling as described in “Fitting Lumex
2.Push lift towards patient. Open the base of the lift. Apply the brakes on both rear casters.
3.Position patient’s feet on the foot platform and knees against the knee pad.
4.Attach the sling straps to the hooks.
5.Have the patient’s hands holding the handles. For patients who cannot hold the handles, have them hold their arms around the chest.
6.Press the “UP” button on the hand control.
7.Before the patient’s body is lifted from the bed, stop and make sure the sling is secured and patient’s knees are against the knee pad.
8.The patient should be comfortable with the pressure under the arms. If not, adjust the sling and try another loop option to release pressure.
9.Press the “UP” button until the patient’s body is completely left the bed.
10.Transfer to another object can be done at this position without the patient attending a full standing position.
11.Release the brakes, close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
12.Lower the patient to the object intended.
13.To lift patient in a standing position, continue to lift until the patient’s knees are locked in a standing position.
14.At the standing position, patient’s knees may move away from the knee pad.
15.Close the base, and pull the lift away from the bed.
16.Lower the patient to the object intended.
17.Reverse the above procedures when lowering the patient to the bed.
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