Transferring to a commode – Invacare GET-U-UP LIFT User Manual
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SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING
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Transferring to a Commode
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1.
1.
Raise the patient high enough to clear the arms of the
commode chair. Their weight will be supported by the
lift. Refer to Detail “A”.
2.
Guide the patient onto the commode chair.
3.
Lower the patient onto the commode chair.
4.
Perform one of the following (refer to Detail “B” or
“C”):
•
Standing Sling ‐ unhook the standing sling from the
attachment points on the lift.
•
Transport Sling ‐
i.
Unhook the transport sling from the bottom
attachment points on the lift.
ii. Lift up on the patient’s legs and remove the
thigh supports from underneath the patient.
iii. If desired, unhook the transport sling from the
top attachment points on the lift.
NOTE: The patient can remain in the upper portion of the
transport sling while using the commode.
5.
Instruct or assist the patient in lifting their feet off the
footplate.
6.
Remove the sling from around the patient.
7.
Pull the lift away from the commode.
8.
When complete, recheck the sling for correct
attachments.
9.
To lift the patient from the commode, refer to Lifting
starting on page 16.
FIGURE 5.1 Transferring to a Commode
DETAIL “A” - POSITIONING PATIENT
DETAIL “B” - UNHOOKING SLING
DETAIL “C” - UNHOOKING SLING AND
STRAPS