Transferring in and out of a vehicle
The EZ Light Lift can be used for transfers into and
out of a vehicle. Transfers are easiest to accomplish
from the front seat.
The lift should not be used on steep inclines. When
the lift is being used on moderate inclines, the
front casters should be locked to prevent swiveling.
These casters should be unlocked for all other lifting
situations. To transfer into or out of a vehicle,
follow the instructions for transfers from a seated
position.
Transferring patient from a seated
position
Step 1
Apply the sling
1) Lean the patient forward a few inches to place
the sling behind the patient.
2) Slide the sling down between the patient and
the back of the chair, making sure the washing
labels face the chair and the handle on the
sling faces outward and is in the middle of the
patient’s back. The base of the sling should
touch the chair and the head support strap
should be above the patient’s shoulders.
(See Figure 15)
3) Lean the patient back in the chair.
4) Pull each leg strap of the sling along the side
of each of the patient’s legs. To set the sling
properly and remove any slack in the material,
push the sling down towards the seat of the
chair near the patient’s hip and give the sling
leg a tug. Repeat this process on the opposite
side.
5) Lift the patient’s knee and pull the thigh strap
under the patient’s thigh and wrap it around to
the top of the leg. Choose a loop on the thigh
strap that will provide the tightest fit around the
leg and pull the leg strap through the loop on
the thigh strap. Repeat process on opposite leg.
(See Figure 16)
Step 2
Position the lift
1) Position the lift so the tip of the boom is directly
in front of the patient’s torso. Make sure the
wheels of the EZ Light Lift are unlocked.
2) Use the hand control to lower the lift so the
hanger bar is approximately at the same level as
the patient’s chest.
3) Hook the left leg strap to the hanger bar hook
on the left side and the right leg strap to the
hanger bar hook on the right side.
(See Figure 17)
Figure 15 - Slide sling behind patient
Figure 16 - Pull leg strap through thigh loop
Figure 17 - Hook leg strap to hanger bar
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