Invacare 1150703 Manual Do Utilizador
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
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Transferring to a Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.1.
Ensure the legs of the lift with the patient in the sling are in
the open position. Press the legs open button until in
maximum open position.
the open position. Press the legs open button until in
maximum open position.
2.
Move the wheelchair into position.
3.
Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair to prevent
movement of the chair (Detail “A”).
movement of the chair (Detail “A”).
WARNING
DO NOT place the patient in the wheelchair if the
locks are not engaged. The wheelchair wheel locks
MUST be in a locked position before lowering the
patient into the wheelchair for transport. Other-
wise, injury may result.
4.
Position the patient over the wheelchair (Detail “B”).
5.
Press the down arrow button and lower the patient into the
wheelchair.
wheelchair.
WARNING
Lock the rear swivel casters ONLY when position-
ing or removing the sling (standing or transfer)
from around the patient. Otherwise, injury may
occur.
6.
Lock the rear swivel casters.
7.
Unhook the sling from all attachment points on the lift.
8.
Instruct patient to lift their feet off the foot plate. Assist the
patient if necessary.
patient if necessary.
9.
Remove the sling from around the patient.
10. Unlock the rear casters and pull the stand up lift away from
the wheelchair.
FIGURE 5.2 Transferring the Patient to a Wheelchair
Transferring to a Bed
NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier to move.
1.
Position the patient as far over the bed as possible.
NOTE: If patient is being transferred from a surface that is lower than the bed, press the up arrow button to raise the patient above the surface
of the bed. The patient should be elevated just high enough to clear the bed with their weight fully supported by the lift.
of the bed. The patient should be elevated just high enough to clear the bed with their weight fully supported by the lift.
2.
Press the down arrow button and lower the patient onto the bed.
WARNING
Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters ONLY when positioning or removing the sling
from around the patient.
3.
Lock the rear swivel casters.
4.
Unhook the standing or transport sling from all attachment points on the stand up lift.
5.
Instruct the patient to lift their feet off of the foot plate.
NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.
6.
Remove the standing or transport sling from around the patient.
7.
Unlock the rear casters and pull the stand up lift away from the bed.
Wheel
Lock
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”