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TRANSFERRING PATIENT FOR USE OF THE BATHROOM FACILITIES
TRANSFERRING PATIENT FOR USE OF BATHROOM FACILITIES
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WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the surface of
the bed 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
support 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 completely 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.
NOTE: There are many portable bathing
apparatuses; this is an example of one. Refer to
your particular portable bath instructions and
use them in conjunction with this Owner’s
Manual.
1. To remove the patient from the bed, observe
procedures concerning sling attachment,
operation and lifting the patient.
2. The patient should be elevated high enough to
clear the bed and be able to slide the portable
bath tub under the patient.
3. Lower the patient into the portable bath tub.
4. Detach chains/straps from sling and reattach to
the portable bath tub.
5. Using the lift, raise the sides of the portable bath
tub.
6. Bath patient.
7. Reverse procedures to return patient to bed.
BATHINGTransferring to a Standard Commode
NOTE: The patient MUST be transferred to a
WHEELCHAIR and transported to the bathroom
facilities before using the patient lift again to
position the patient on a standard commode.
Refer to TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR in
this manual. After this has been accomplished
refer to the following:
1. To lift the patient from the bed, follow the
procedures concerning lifting the patient,
operation and sling attachment.
2. The patient should be elevated high enough to
clear the standard commode and their weight
supported by the patient lift.
3. With the help of both assistants, guide the
patient onto the standard commode.
4. Lower the patient onto the standard commode
leaving the sling attached to the swivel bar
hooks.
5. When complete, recheck for correct attachment
and then raise the patient off of the standard
commode.
6. When patient is clear of the standard commode
surface (using the steering handles), move the
lift away from the standard commode.
7. To return or place a patient in a wheelchair,
refer to TRANSFERRING TO A WHEELCHAIR
in this manual.
8. To return patient to bed, reverse procedures
concerning lifting the patient, operation and sling
attachment.