Standing procedure, Section 6—using lift as a standing aid, Ƽ warning – Invacare GET-U-UP LIFT User Manual
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SECTION 6—USING THE PATIENT LIFT AS A STANDING AID
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SECTION 6—USING THE PATIENT LIFT AS A STANDING
AID
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.1.
NOTE: The Get‐U‐Up lift can be used as an aid to lift a person from
a seated to a standing position. A minimum of two caregivers is
required for this procedure.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two assistants be used for all
lifting preparation and transferring to/from procedures; however, our
equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of
one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional
for each individual case.
Standing Procedure
1.
Ensure that the patient is capable of walking.
2.
Fold the footplate toward the mast.
3.
Use the adjustment pins to move the kneepad to a
comfortable position.
4.
Ensure that the patient is in a sitting position to begin the
procedure.
A. If the patient is in bed and requires assistance to come
to a sitting position, raise the back of the bed.
B. Place the lift over the bed with the lift arms angled
toward the patient.
C. Instruct the patient to grasp the lift arms.
D. As the lift arms are raised, the patient should move
legs to the side of the bed until a sitting position on the
side of the bed is assumed.
NOTE: The caregivers should assist as needed.
E. Pull the lift away as needed to accommodate the
patient’s feet and legs over the side of the bed.
5.
With one caregiver on each side of the patient, place a gait
belt on the patient.
6.
Ensure that the patient is wearing shoes with skid‐proof
soles.
7.
If the patient is on the bed, raise the bed (if possible) while
ensuring that the patient’s feet remain on the floor.
8.
If a walker is to be used, place the walker in front of the
patient.
9.
Advance the lift toward the patient so that the patient can
easily reach the lift arms.
10. Instruct the patient to grasp the lift arms.
11. Ensure that the patient’s feet are directly under them.
12. Begin raising the lift arms.
13. On a count of three, instruct the patient to pull and
stand‐up while the caregivers support with the gait belt.
ƽ WARNING
DO NOT lift the patient.
14. Remove the lift to allow the patient to walk.
FIGURE 6.1 Standing Procedure
Note: The upper adjustment pins are typically used for shorter
individuals. The lower adjustment pins are typically used for
taller individuals.
Adjustment Pin
Mast
Footplate
Base
Kneepad
Post
Lift Arm
Lift Arm