handicare MN 55337 Car Extractor User Manual

handicare MN 55337 Car Extractor

Car Extractor Operations

Requirements

Equipment: Medcare Car Extractor, two Care Belts, and a
Stretcher or wheelchair in immediate vicinity to transfer patient immediately upon extraction.

Two persons needed to operate lift

• One caregiver with the Car Extractor
• One caregiver guiding the patient inside the vehicle

Connect to Car Extractor

1. Lower the boom on the Car Extractor enough to clear the car roof by pushing the “Down” button on the hand control.
2. Position boom into vehicle in front of patient/resident. Position hanger bar to be parallel to the patient’s/resident’s shoulders. Lock brakes.
3. Connect shortest loops possible from both belts to hanger bar.

Extracting a Sitting Patient

1. Ensure a clear space is maintained around the Car Extractor. Move all obstacles out of the way prior to performing a transfer.
2. Raise the boom by pushing the “Up” button on the hand control, enough to raise the patient/resident from the car seat.
3. Rotate patient/resident so feet and legs are facing the exterior of the car.
4. Pull the extractor backwards as you guide the patient’s/resident’s feet out the door. Have a second person in the car support the patient’s/resident’s head.
5. Upon extraction from the car, the patient/resident should be immediatley placed into a always take place within the wheel base of the Car Extractor and on level ground.

Applying Belts

1. Place Care Belt around patient’s/resident’s back, under arms, and fasten buckle at abdomen. Tighten by pulling on straps near buckle.
2. Place second belt under patients thighs above knees and fasten buckle on top. Tighten by pulling on straps near buckle.

References

• Stairlifts and Safe Patient Handling Products - Handicare USA

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