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TRANSPORTING PATIENT FOR USE OF
COMMODE CHAIR OR STANDARD
COMMODE (FIGURE 5)
4. When complete, recheck for correct attachment
and then raise the patient off of the commode
chair.
5. When patient is clear of the commode surface
(using the steering handles), move the lift away
from the commode chair.
6. To return patient to bed, reverse procedures
concerning lifting the patient, operation and sling
attachment.
7. To return or place patient in a wheelchair, refer
to TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING PATIENT FOR USE OF BATHROOM FACILITIES
TRANSPORTING PATIENT FOR USE OF BATHROOM FACILITIES
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FIGURE 5 - TRANSPORTING TO A
COMMODE CHAIR OR STANDARD
COMMODE
Transferring to a Commode Chair
The slings with commode openings are designed to be
used with either a commode chair or standard commode.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that the sling remain
connected to the swivel bar during the patient’s use
of either the commode chair or standard commode.
WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the surface of the
commode chair or standard commode and before
moving the patient, check again to make sure that
all hardware or straps are properly connected. Check
each S-hook to make sure it is completely attached
to the metal bars of the sling. Check the attachment
of the straps, O or D-rings to the swivel bar hooks. If
any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower
the patient back onto the commode chair or stan-
dard commode to correct this problem.
Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient. Patient’s arms should be
inside of the chains or straps.
Invacare slings and Hardware are made specifically
for use with Invacare Patient Lifts. For the safety of
the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts
of different manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.
Invacare does NOT recommend locking of the rear
casters of the patient lift when lifting an individual.
Doing so could cause the lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants. Invacare DOES
recommend that the rear casters be left UNLOCKED
during lifting procedures to allow the patient lift to
stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from
a chair, bed or any stationary object.
1. The patient should be elevated high enough to clear
the commode chair and their weight supported by
the lift.
2. With the help of both attendants, guide the
patient onto the commode chair.
3. Lower the patient onto the commode chair
leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar.