Transferring The Patient; Safe Transfer; Transferring To A Commode - Invacare Stand Assist Manual Del Usuario

6 Transferring the Patient

6.1 Safe Transfer

WARNING!
– DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation
(SWL) of 159 kg (25 stone).
– DO NOT attempt to transfer a patient
without approval of a Healthcare Professional.
Thoroughly read the instructions in this owner's
manual, observe a trained team of experts
performing the lifting procedures and then
perform the entire lift procedure several
times with proper supervision and a capable
individual acting as a patient. Training can be
provided. Contact your local Invacare office for
more information.
– DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not
properly connected to the attachment points
of the stand assist 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/cm 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. The patient's
arms should be outside the straps.
WARNING!
– Use the sling that is recommended by a
Healthcare Professional for the comfort and
safety of the individual that is being lifted.
– DO NOT lock the rear casters of the stand assist
lift when lifting an individual. Locking the rear
casters could cause the stand assist lift to tip
and endanger the patient and assistants.
– The legs of the stand assist lift MUST be in the
maximum open position for optimum stability
and safety. If the patient is in a sling and it
becomes necessary to move through a narrow
passage, close the legs of the stand assist lift
only as long as it takes to move through the
passage. When the stand assist lift is through
the passage, return the legs to the maximum
open position. If it is necessary to close the
legs to maneuver the stand assist lift under a
bed, close the legs only as long as it takes to
position the stand assist lift over the patient
and lift the patient off the surface of the bed.
When the legs of the stand assist 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 surface.
The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the
health care professional for each individual case.
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6.2 Transferring to a Commode

Detail A
WARNING!
– Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel
casters only when positioning or removing the
sling from around the patient.
1. Lift the patient from the side of the bed.
2. Press the UP button on the hand control to elevate the
patient high enough to clear the arms of the commode
chair. Their weight will be supported by the stand assist
lift.
3. Guide the patient onto the commode chair. This may
require two assistants.
4. Press the down arrow button to lower the patient onto
the commode chair.
5. Lock the rear swivel casters on the stand assist lift.
6. Depending on the style of sling, perform one of the
following:
• Stand Assist Sling - unhook the stand assist sling
from the attachment points on the stand assist lift.
• Transfer Stand Assist Sling -
a. Unhook the transfer stand assist sling from the
bottom attachment points on the stand assist lift.
b. Lift up on the patient's legs and remove the
thigh supports from underneath the patient.
c. If desired, unhook the transfer stand assist sling
from the top attachment points on the stand
assist lift.
The patient can remain in the upper portion of
the transfer stand assist sling while using the
commode.
7. Instruct or assist the patient in lifting their feet off the
foot plate.
8. Remove the sling from around the patient.
9. Unlock the rear casters and pull the stand assist lift
away from the commode.
10. When complete, recheck the sling for correct
attachments.
Transferring the Patient
Detail B
Detail C
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