Floor Transfers (Lifting From The Floor) - Invacare Birdie Manuel D'utilisation

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4. Before moving the patient, check again to make sure
that:
• the sling is properly connected to the hooks of
the hanger bar (Refer to Attaching the Slings to
the Lift),
• the hanger bar is firmly attached to the carabiner,
• the safety catch of the carabiner is closed.
If any attachments are not properly in place, lower the
patient back onto the stationary object and correct this
problem.
5. Using the steering handle, move the lift away from the
stationary object.
6. Using the handles on the sling, turn the patient so
that he/she faces the assistant operating the patient
lift (Detail "C").
7. Lower the patient so that his feet rest on the base of
the lift, straddling the mast.
The lower center of gravity provides stability
making the patient feel more secure and the lift
easier to move.
8. Move the patient lift with both hands firmly on the
steering handle.
Read and understand the information that
pertains to transfer to or from specific types of
surfaces BEFORE performing this procedure:
• 6.4.1 Floor Transfers
• 6.4.2 Commode Transfer
• 6.4.3 Bed Transfer
• 6.4.4 Wheelchair Transfer
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9. Raise or lower the lift to position the patient over the
stationary surface.
Be sure to raise or lower the patient enough to
clear the sides of the stationary object.
10. Lower the patient onto the stationary surface.
11. Lock the rear casters.
12. Detach the sling from the hanger bar.
13. Unlock the rear casters.
14. Move the lift away from the area.

6.4.1 Floor Transfers (Lifting from the Floor)

Perform these steps in addition to those in chapter 6.4
when transferring from 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 under the patient.
Refer to the sling user manual for more
information about positioning slings.
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