Things you should pay attention to when choosing a power chair
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Things you should pay attention to when choosing a power chair
The most important consideration when choosing a power chair is the size of the power chair.The main areas of weight bearing for power chair riders are around the sciatic tuberosity of the hip, around the femur, around the femoral fossa and around the scapula.The size of the power chair, especially the seat width, depth and height of the backrest and the distance from the footrest to the seat cushion is appropriate, will make the rider about the force parts of the blood circulation is affected, and the occurrence of skin lesions, and even pressure sores.In addition, patient safety, maneuverability, weight of the power chair, location of use, and appearance should be considered.Selection of attention:
(1) seat width: measure the distance between the two hips or between the two shares when sitting down, in plus 5cm that is, after sitting down on each side of the 2 .5cm gap.If the seat is too narrow, it is difficult to get up and down the power chair hip and thigh tissues are compressed; the seat is too wide, it is not easy to sit firmly, it is not convenient to manipulate the power chair, both limbs are easily fatigued, and it is difficult to enter and exit the door.
(2) Seat length: Measure the horizontal distance between the rear hip and the calf gastrocnemius muscle when sitting down and subtract 6 .5cm from the measurement.If the seat is too short, the weight will mainly fall on the sit bones, easy to cause excessive local pressure;If the seat is too long, it will affect the local blood circulation by compressing the popliteal fossa and easily irritate the skin of the part. For patients with short thighs or hip or knee flexion contracture, it is better to use a short seat.
(3)Seat height: measure the distance from the heel (or heel of the shoe) to the popliteal fossa when sitting down, plus 4cm, and when placing the footrest, the board surface is at least 5cm above the ground.Sitting position is too high, the power chair can not enter the table; seat is too low, the sit bones bear too much weight.
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(4) Cushion: For comfort and to prevent bedsores, a cushion should be placed on the seat of the power chair.Common cushions are foam rubber cushion (5 to 10cm thick) or gel cushion.To prevent the seat from sinking can be placed under the cushion a 0.6cm thick plywood.The IF HEALTH electric mobility power chair use high-end memory foam cushions, which can effectively disperse the weight of the body, allowing you to sit comfortably, but also to avoid health problems arising from prolonged sitting.
(5)Back height: the higher the backrest, the more stable, the lower the backrest, the greater the movement of the upper body and upper limbs.Low backrest: measure the distance from the sitting surface to the armpit (one arm or two arms stretched forward flat) and subtract 10cm from this result. high backrest: measure the actual height from the sitting surface to the shoulder or back pillow.
(6)Armrest height: when sitting, upper arm vertical, forearm flat on the armrest, measure the height of the chair surface to the lower edge of the forearm, plus 2 .5cm.Proper armrest height helps maintain proper body posture and balance, and allows the upper extremities to be placed in a comfortable position.The armrest is too high, the upper arm is forced to lift up, easy to feel fatigue. Handrails are too low, you need to lean forward to maintain balance, not only easy fatigue, but also can affect breathing.
(7)Other auxiliary parts of power chairs: are designed to meet the needs of special patients, such as increased handle friction surface, carriage extension, anti-vibration devices, armrests mounted arm rests, or convenient for patients to eat, write the power chair table, etc.
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