Transferring The Patient; Safe Transfer - Invacare Stand Assist Manual Del Usuario

Invacare® Stand Assist

6 Transferring the Patient

6.1 Safe Transfer

WARNING!
– DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limitation
(SWL) of 159 kg (25 stone). Maximum patient weight
is 159 kg (25 stone).
– DO NOT attempt to transfer a patient without
approval of a Healthcare Professional. Thoroughly
read the instructions in this owner's manual, observe
a trained team of experts performing the lifting
procedures and then perform the entire lift procedure
several times with proper supervision and a capable
individual acting as a patient. Training can be
provided. Contact your local Invacare office for more
information.
– DO NOT move the patient if the sling is not properly
connected to the attachment points of the stand
assist lift. Check that the sling is properly connected
to the attachment points prior to lifting a patient. If
any attachments are not properly in place, correct
the problem. When the sling is elevated a few
inches/cm off the stationary surface and before
moving the patient, check again to make sure that all
sling attachments are secure. If any attachments are
not properly in place, lower the patient back onto
the stationary surface and correct this problem -
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
– Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made
before moving the patient. The patient's arms should
be outside the straps.
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WARNING!
– Use the sling that is recommended by a Healthcare
Professional for the comfort and safety of the
individual that is being lifted.
– DO NOT lock the rear casters of the stand assist lift
when lifting an individual. Locking the rear casters
could cause the stand assist lift to tip and endanger
the patient and assistants.
– The legs of the stand assist lift MUST be in the
maximum open position for optimum stability and
safety. If the patient is in a sling and it becomes
necessary to move through a narrow passage, close
the legs of the stand assist lift only as long as it takes
to move through the passage. When the stand assist
lift is through the passage, return the legs to the
maximum open position. If it is necessary to close
the legs to maneuver the stand assist lift under a bed,
close the legs only as long as it takes to position the
stand assist lift over the patient and lift the patient off
the surface of the bed. When the legs of the stand
assist lift are no longer under the bed, return the legs
to the maximum open position.
– Be sure to check the sling attachments each time
the sling is removed and replaced to ensure that it
is properly attached before the patient is removed
from a surface.
The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care
professional for each individual case.
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