Lifting the patient, Lifting the patient ƽ warning, Ƽ warning – Invacare RPS350-1 User Manual

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SECTION 4—LIFTING THE PATIENT

Lifting the Patient

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation of 350 lbs.
Individuals that use the standing patient 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

up 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.
Invacare patient slings are made specifically for use with Invacare patient lifts. For the safety of the

patient, DO NOT intermix patient slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers.

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.

Instruct the patient to hold onto the hand grips on both sides of the stand up lift (Detail “A” of FIGURE 4.2).

Instruct the patient to lean back into the standing or transfer sling.

ƽ WARNING

Standing Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the standing sling is

positioned on the lower back of the patient and the patient’s arms are outside the sling.
Transfer Slings - Before lifting the patient, make sure the bottom edge of the transfer 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 up lift when lifting and transfer-

ring an individual. Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Invac-

are recommends that the rear casters be left unlocked during lifting and transferring procedures to

allow the stand up lift to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from and transferred to a

chair, bed or any stationary object.

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:

•

Standing Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the standing sling is positioned on the patient’s lower back.

•

Transfer Sling ‐ the bottom edge of the transfer 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.