Transferring To A Commode Chair; Transferring To A Standard Commode - Invacare RHL450 Manual Del Operador

TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.

Transferring to a Commode Chair

1. Before lifting the patient from the bed,
refer to Attaching Slings to the Lift on
page 27. For operation of the patient
lift, refer to Operation on page 20.
2. The patient should be elevated high
enough to clear the commode chair
arms and have their weight supported
by the patient lift.
3. With the help of both assistants, guide
the patient onto the commode chair.
4. Lower the patient onto the commode
chair leaving the sling attached to the
swivel bar hooks.
5. When complete, recheck for correct
attachment and then raise the patient
off the commode chair.
6. When patient is clear of the commode
surface (using the steering handles),
move the lift away from the commode
chair.
7. To return the patient to bed, reverse the procedures for lifting the patient, operation
and sling attachment.
8. To return or place the patient in a wheelchair, refer to Transferring to a Wheelchair on
page 32.

Transferring to a Standard Commode

NOTE: Although Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation,
transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by
one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for
each individual case.
NOTE: The Invacare patient lift is NOT intended as a transport device. Moving a person
suspended in a sling over any distance is NOT recommended. If the bathroom facilities are NOT
near the bed or if the patient lift cannot be easily maneuvered towards the commode, then the
patient MUST be transferred to a wheelchair and transported to the bathroom facilities before
using the patient lift again to position the patient on a standard commode. Refer to Transferring to
a Wheelchair on page 32.
NOTE: Before transferring the patient, the patient lift should be guided to the bathroom facilities
to check that it can be easily maneuvered towards the commode.
Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift
FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode
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Chair
Part No 1078987