Transferring To A Commode - Invacare Stand Assist Manual Del Usuario

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.

6.2 Transferring to a Commode

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Detail B
Detail C
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.
Transferring the Patient
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