MAO Manual

SKILL 1 – Hydraulic Lift – Loading the Patient

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Inform patient of procedure, bring lift to the lowered position

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Load patient, secure brakes. Fasten seat belt. Do not load patient facing the van.

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Change positions to side of van.

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Raise lift to fully elevated position. Do not ride the lift up with the patient.

Enter the van. Remove the brakes and back the patient into th e van.