Transferring A Patient To A Bed - Invacare Birdie EVO Serie Manual Del Usuario

Invacare® Birdie® EVO
6.
Before moving the patient, check again to make sure
that the sling is properly attached to the hooks of the
spreader bar. See 6.2.1 Attaching the sling to the lift,
page 17 . If any attachments are not properly in place,
lower the patient back onto the stationary object and
correct the problem.
7.
Using the push bars, move the lift away from the
stationary object.
8.
Using the handles on the sling, turn the patient so that
he/she faces the assistant operating the patient lift.
9.
Lower the patient so that his/her 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.
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10.
Move the patient lift with both hands firmly on the
push bars.
11. Proceed with the transfer to another resting surface or
stationary object.

6.4 Transferring a patient to a bed

1. Perform the following steps in addition to those required
to lift the patient of another resting surface or stationary
object
2.
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.
3.
Lower the patient onto the stationary surface.
4. Ensure the patient is fully supported by the surface to
which you are transferring.
5. Lock the rear castors.
6. Raise the bed to a good working height (usually hip
height of caregivers).
7.
Detach the sling from the spreader bar.
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