TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR TO A CAR

 

NOTE: Take-Along Lifts LLC recommends that two assistants be used when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a car.

WARNING

When elevated just off the surface and before moving the patient, check again to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the studs on the arms. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, immediately lower the patient back onto the surface and correct this problem.

Adjustments for safety and comfort should be made before moving the patient.

Take-Along Lifts LLC slings are made specifically for use with Take-Along Lifts patient lifts and transfer aids. For the safety of the patient, DO NOT intermix slings and patient lifts of different manufacturers. Warranty will be voided.

Take-Along Lifts LLC does NOT recommend locking the front casters of the patient transfer aid when lifting an individual. Doing so could cause the transfer aid to tip and endanger the patient and assistants. Take-Along Lifts DOES recommend that the front casters be left UNLOCKED during lifting procedures to allow the transfer aid to stabilize itself when the patient is initially lifted from a chair, bed or other stationary object.

CAUTION

Transfer to a car should be made on a level driveway or surface.

  1. Open the door of the car.
  2. Lift the patient from the wheelchair. Refer to the TRANSFERRING FROM A WHEELCHAIR section of this manual.
  3. Roll the transfer aid to the car doorway.(FIG. 1)
  4. Adjust the height of the Transfer Aid so that the patient just clears the car seat surface.
  5. Slowly roll the Transfer Aid backward to insert the patient through the car doorway, being careful to protect his/her head as it passes through the door frame.(FIG 2)
  6. Lower the patient onto the car seat.(FIG. 3)
  7. While one assistant is supporting the patient, the other assistant detaches the strap fasteners from the Transfer Aid and slides the Transfer Aid out of the way.(FIG. 4)
  8. If using the split sling, remove the sling.
  9. Swing the patient’s legs into the car, until the patient is rotated and facing forewords.(FIG. 5)
  10. The Transfer Aid may be folded and placed in the car. Refer to the Folding the Transfer Aid section of this manual. (FIG. 6)

FIG. 1 - Rolling Patient Towards Car

FIG. 2 - Placing Patient in Car

 

FIG. 3 - Lowering Patient into Car

FIG. 4 - Removing Transfer Aid

 

FIG. 5 - Swinging Knees into Car

FIG. 6 - Placing Lift in Car Trunk

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