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

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:
•
6.4.3 Bed Transfer, page 32
•
6.4.1 Floor Transfers (Lifting from the Floor), page
29
•
6.4.4 Wheelchair Transfer, page 32
•
6.4.2 Commode Transfer Guidelines, page 31
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.
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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 6.4 Lifting and Transferring
the Patient, page 28 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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