Lifting A Patient From The Floor - Invacare Birdie EVO Manuel D'utilisation

Invacare® Birdie® EVO
1. Perform the following steps in addition to those required
to lift the patient of another resting surface or stationary
object
2.
Elevate the patient high enough to clear the commode
chair arms and have their weight supported by the
patient lift. See 5 Usage, page 13
3.
Position the lift so the legs are outside of the commode
legs and the push bars of the lift are opposite of the
commode and guide the patient over the commode.
4.
Lower the patient onto the commode, leaving the
sling attached to the spreader bar hooks. Invacare
recommends that the sling remains connected to the
spreader bar hooks during the patient's use of either
the commode chair or standard commode.
5.
When complete, recheck for correct sling attachment.
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6. Raise the patient off of the commode.
7.
When the patient is clear of the commode surface, use
the push bars to move the lift away from the commode.
8. Proceed with the transfer to another resting surface or
stationary object.

6.8 Lifting a patient from the floor

WARNING!
Risk of Injury
The lift can injure a patient who is on the floor or
an assistant working on the floor.
– Always take care when moving parts of the lift
close to a person on the floor.
1. Determine if the patient has suffered any injuries from
a fall. If no medical attention is needed, proceed with
the transfer.
2.
Position the sling A under the patient. Refer to the sling
user manual for more information about positioning
slings.
3.
Have the patient bend his/her knees and raise his/her
head off of the floor supporting the patient's head with
a pillow B.
4. Unlock the rear castors. See 5 Usage, page 13
5. Open the legs of the lift. See 5 Usage, page 13
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