1.
For a vehicle extraction, the safe use of the lift requires two caregivers.
2.
With doors on both sides of the vehicle open, one caregiver can access the patient from
inside the vehicle while the other works from the outside.
3.
Assess the size and shape of the patient; particularly their circumference. Visually
compare them to the sling and choose the smallest sling possible.
4.
Lean the patient forward. With the sling label at the top and facing away from the
patient, slide the sling down the between the back of the patient and the car seat. Slide
the sling down until it is at the coccyx.
5
Place each leg tab under the patient's legs and pull up between the legs. As an option,
the patient can be completely cradled by crossing the leg tabs completely under both
legs. The option chosen is dependent upon the shape of the patient.
6.
Wheel the lift next to the vehicle and position the carry bar approximately six inches
above the lap. Use the strap position to orient the carry bar position.
7.
Attach the straps to the carry bar at the yellow loops. If necessary, reposition the carry
bar during the placement. Attaching the straps may require some lifting effort but this
may be necessary due to patient shape and car size. As an overall consideration, the
lift boom needs to remain low during hookup to allow clearance of the boom during the
lift.
8.
Lift the patient slightly to relieve weight from the car seat. Swing the patient legs out of
the vehicle.
9.
Raise lift to a point were the boom can clear the door header. Back the patient out of
the vehicle and lower them onto a stretcher or wheelchair.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFTING FROM A VEHICLE
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