Invacare 440 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO
Reliant 440 24 Part No 1141431
SECTION 5—TRANSFERRING TO
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.
Transferring Patient To Wheelchair
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page 25.
1. Move the wheelchair into position (Detail “A”).
ƽ WARNING
Wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in the locked position before lowering the patient
into the wheelchair.
2. Ensure that the wheelchair wheel locks are in the locked position.
3. Position the patient over the wheelchair.
4. Press the down button and lower the patient into the wheelchair.
ƽ WARNING
Invacare recommends locking the rear swivel casters of the stand-up lift only when
positioning or removing the sling (standing or transport) from around the patient.
5. Lock the rear swivel casters of the stand-up lift. Refer to Locking/Unlocking Rear
Swivel Casters on page 16.
6. Unhook the standing or transport sling from all attachment points on the stand-up lift
(Detail “B”).
7. If equipped, unfasten the leg strap from around the patientʹs legs.
8. Instruct the patient to lift their feet off the footplate.
NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.
9. Remove the standing or transport sling from around the patient.
10. Pull the stand-up lift away from the wheelchair.