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2.  Same Setup as Supine Patient  Number of Patient Attendants  Deploy the HILT  Position the HILT  Logroll the Patient  Stabilize with Safety Straps  Deploy Extenders  Grasp Handles  Proper Lifting Mechanics  Lift in Unison and Carry  Carry Up Stairs  Carry Down Stairs 2 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

3.  Use the same setup that is used for Lift and Carry a Supine Patient 3 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

4.  At least three  Up to fourteen 4 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

5.  Deploy the HILT with the label up 5 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

6.  Fold or roll up the end  Position the end just above knees  Alternative for larger patient and more attendants 6 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

7.  Logroll the patient  Slide the HILT next to the patient  Ensure the end is just above knees  Logroll the patient onto the HILT 7 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

8.  Deploy the desired safety straps  Safety straps across legs  Safety straps across chest 8 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

9.  Deploy the desired extenders  Use extenders at: ◦ Knees ◦ Waist ◦ Chest ◦ Head 9 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

10.  Determine how high to lift  Use the appropriate handles 10 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

11.  Legs parallel with ground  Back straighter  Head up  Arms straight 11 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

12.  Lift in unison  Carry patient to desired location 12 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

13.  May need to add one patient attendant near the patient’s head 13 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC

14.  No need to reposition patient  No need to reposition patient attendants  No need to transfer to another apparatus 14 © 2013 HILT – Human Injury- Limiting Tool, LLC