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SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E 22 Part No 1078988
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING THE
PATIENT
Introduction
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT attempt any transfer of a patient without approval of the patient's
physician, nurse, or medical assistant.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. When the sling is a few inches off the surface of the bed and before
moving the patient, check to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the
hooks of the swivel bar. 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. The
patient's arms should be inside the straps.
DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Invacare slings are
made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. Otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
DO NOT lock the rear casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual. Locking
the rear casters could cause the patient lift to tip and endanger the patient and
assistants.
The legs of the patient lift MUST be in the maximum open position for optimum
stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs to maneuver the patient lift
under a bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to position the patient lift over the
patient and lift the patient off the surface of the bed. When the legs of the patient
lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs to the maximum open position.
Be sure to check the sling attachments each time the sling is removed and replaced to
ensure that it is properly attached before the patient is removed from a bed or chair.
Theslingswithcommodeopeningsaredesignedtobeusedwitheitheracommodechair
orstandardcommode.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattheslingremainconnectedtotheswivelbarhooksduringthe
patient’suseofeitherthecommodechairorstandardcommode.
NOTE:Invacarerecommendsthattwoassistantsbe
usedforallliftingpreparationand
transferringto/fromprocedures;however,our equipmentwillpermitproperoperationbyone
assistant.Theuseofoneassistantisbasedontheevaluationofthehealthcareprofessionalforeach
individualcase.