Introduction to wheelchairs Flashcards
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Necessary Consideration
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Diagnosis Age Response to activity Environment Prognosis and future needs
2
Q
Indications for wheelchair prescription
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Non-ambulatory Unsafe/Unsteady/Nonfunctional ambulator Poor Cardiopulmonary Response LE WB is contraindicated Dependent LE is contraindicated Marginal ambulator- limited to short distances only
3
Q
Patient factors affecting w/c selection
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Active movement sitting balance muscle tone A/PROM Skin integrity sensation endurance strength cognition perception motivation judgement Memory Body type Psychosocial Financial
4
Q
Planar Seating Material
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Flat, surface only conform if foam and covering envelope the body
5
Q
Generic Contour Seat
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Support with generic shaped curves that match general body shape
6
Q
Custom Contour seat
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Generically countoured system with added components to provide more contact and pressure distribution. Pieces may include curved lateral pads, lateral hip guides
7
Q
Balance and Skin Relief
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RAISE
- Reposition
- Alleviate
- Ischial
- Skin
- Embarassment
8
Q
Ways to provide skin relief
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Armrest pushups
Lateral Lean
Forward Lean
Scooting (forward and backward)
9
Q
Considerations when choosing a chair
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Architectural barriers
Daily Use
Who is paying
Transportation needs
