Transferring To A Commode Chair - Invacare Reliant 450 RHL450-1 Manual Del Usuario

Transferring to a Commode Chair

1. Before lifting the patient from the bed, refer to Attaching Slings to
the Lift on page 29. 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 hanger 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 36.
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FIGURE 8.1 Transferring to a Commode Chair
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8 TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT
Manual/Electric Portable Patient Lift