Transferring The Patient To A Bed - Invacare RPS350-1 Manual De Instrucciones

TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO
A BED (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: The lower center of gravity provides stability
making the patient feel more secure and the lift easier
to move.
NOTE: The lift arms will stay in position until the DOWN
( ) button is pressed.
1. Position the patient as far over the bed as pos-
sible.
NOTE: If patient is being transferred from a surface
that is lower than the bed, press the UP ( ) button to
raise the patient above the surface of the bed. The
patient should be elevated just high enough to clear
the bed with their weight fully supported by the lift.
2. Press the DOWN ( ) button and lower the pa-
tient onto the bed.
WARNING
Invacare recommends locking the rear
swivel casters ONLY when positioning or
removing the sling (standing or transport)
from around the patient.
3. Lock the rear swivel casters. Refer to LOCKING/
UNLOCKING THE REAR SWIVEL CASTERS in
the OPERATION section of this manual.
4. Unhook the standing or transport sling from all at-
tachment points on the stand up lift.
5. If equipped, unfasten the leg strap from around the
patient's legs.
6. Instruct the patient to lift their feet off of the footplate.
NOTE: Assist the patient if necessary.
7. Remove the standing or transport sling from
around the patient.
8. Pull the stand up lift away from the bed.
STEPS 1 AND 2
FIGURE 2 - TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT TO
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TRANSFERRING TO
STEP 4
A BED
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