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LF1050-INS-LAB-RevE13
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Lowering the patient to the oor
1. Place a pillow on the base to protect the patient’s head and neck (this is unnecessary when
using a sling with a head support).
2. Reverse the above procedures to lower.
Transferring the patient from a chair to a wheelchair or commode chair
WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. recommends that two attendants be used when
transferring a patient to and from a wheelchair.
1. Fold the sling.
2. While maintaining support, gently lean the patient forward. Place the folded sling behind the
patient’s back and push it down until it touches the seat of the chair.
3. Use the loops to pull the leg sections of the sling forward and beneath the patient’s thighs.
Then cross the loops, one through the other.
4. Move the patient lift around to the front of the chair.
5. Hook all sling loops onto the spreader bar.
6. Carefully raise the patient.
7. The second attendant should now move the wheelchair into position.
8. Engage the wheelchair wheel locks to prevent movement.
WARNING: Before transfer, ensure wheelchair wheel locks are in locked position.
Wheelchair wheel locks must be in LOCKED POSITION before lowering the patient into
the wheelchair, or unexpected wheelchair movement could result, which may result in
serious injury to both the patient and the attendants.
9. Position the patient over the wheelchair with their back against the back of the wheelchair.
10. SLOWLY lower the patient into the wheelchair.
11. With one attendant behind the wheelchair and the other operating the lift, the attendant
behind the chair should pull back on the handle or sides of the sling to place the patient into
the back of the chair. This will maintain a good center of balance and prevent the chair from
tipping forward.
Removing the sling
Gently pull the leg sections to the side, out from under the patient’s thighs. Standing by the
patient’s side, lean the patient forward while supporting the patient with one hand. Pull the sling
up from behind the patient’s back and position the patient in the chair.
WARNING: DO NOT pull sharply on the sling. Pulling sharply on the sling may cause
the patient to fall forward, resulting in personal injury. Always support the patient by
keeping one arm around the patient’s shoulders when placing or removing the sling.
Info: If possible, the patient should be encouraged to take an active part in removing the
sling. The patient can lean forward, lift their thighs, and help in removing the leg sections.