Lifting The Patient - Invacare RPS350-1E Manual Del Usuario

SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

Lifting the Patient

DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of 25 stone (350 lbs).
Individuals that use the stand assist sling MUST be able to support the majority of their own weight,
otherwise injury may occur.
DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly attached to the attachment points on the Stand
Assist Lift. Make sure that the sling is properly attached BEFORE lifting the 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 the sling and all
attachments are securely in place. If any problem is found, lower the patient back onto the stationary
surface and correct the problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.
Use the sling that is recommended by the individual's doctor, nurse or medical assistant for the
comfort and safety of the individual that is being lifted.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.2 on page 16.
NOTE: Refer to the patient sling Owner's Manual, P/N 1023891, for more information.
NOTE: The patient MUST be in a seated position first. Use the head section of the bed to get the patient upright then move legs over the side
of the bed.
1. Instruct the patient to hold onto the hand grips on both sides of the Stand Assist Lift (Detail "A" of FIGURE 4.2).
2. Instruct the patient to lean back into the standing or transfer sling.
Stand Assist Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the stand assist sling is
positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient's arms are outside the sling.
Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is at the
base of the spine and the patient's arms are outside the sling.
Invacare does not recommend locking the rear casters of the Stand Assist Lift when lifting and trans-
ferring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Inva-
care recommends that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting and transferring procedures to
allow the Stand Assist Lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from and transferred to
a chair, bed or any stationary object.
3. Ensure the following:
A. The patient's knees are secure against the knee pad.
B. The patient's feet are properly positioned on the foot plate.
C. Slings:
• Stand Assist Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the stand assist sling is positioned on the patient's lower back.
• Standing Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the standing sling is at the base of the patient's spine.
• Either Sling Style ‐ the patient's arms are outside the sling.
D. The rear casters are unlocked.
E. The legs are in the maximum open position.
Stand Assist Patient Lift
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