Invacare Birdie Manuel D'utilisation page 34

Invacare® Birdie®
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
– Before transferring, check that the wheelchair
weight capacity can withstand the patient's
weight.
– The wheelchair wheel locks MUST be in a
locked position before lowering the patient into
the wheelchair for transport.
Perform these steps in addition to those in chapter 6.4
when transferring to or from a wheelchair:
1. Engage the wheel locks of the wheelchair to prevent
movement of the wheelchair.
2. Position the patient over the seat with their back against
the back of the chair.
3. Begin to lower the patient.
4. With one assistant behind the chair and the other
operating the patient lift, the assistant behind the chair
will pull back on the grab handle (on select models) or
sides of the sling to seat the patient well into the back
of the chair. This will maintain a good center of balance
and prevent the chair from tipping forward.
Use the straps or handles on the side and the
back of the sling to guide the patient's hips as
far back as possible into the seat for proper
positioning.
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