Transferring To A Bathing Unit - Invacare RHL450 Manual Del Operador

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

Transferring to a Bathing Unit

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.
When the sling is elevated a few inches off the surface of the bed and before moving the
patient, check again 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.
Invacare slings are made specifically for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the
safety of the patient, DO NOT use slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking the rear casters of the patient lift when
lifting an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and
assistants. Invacare DOES recommend that the rear casters be left unlocked during
lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to stabilize itself when the patient is
initially lifted from a chair, bed or any stationary object.
The legs of the lift must be in the maximum open position and the shifter handle
locked in place for optimum stability and safety. If it is necessary to close the legs of
the lift to maneuver the lift under a bed, close the legs of the lift only as long as it
takes to position the lift over the patient and lift the patient off the surface of the
bed. When the legs of the lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs of the lift
to the maximum open position and lock the shifter handle immediately.
Part No 1078987
TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
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Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift