Wheelchair Flashcards
Patients who cannot ambulate greater than ______ ft and have no hope of progressing need wheelchairs on a permanent basis
100
temporary wheelchairs are necessary when a pt cannot ambulate ____ ft outdoors or ______ ft in the household
300; 50-150
why is it necessary to check sinks for accessibility in the home?
pt can burn legs on pipes when they go up to the sink
WC seat width
18 in
WC seat depth
18 in
avg WC weight
44 lb
how many inches/inch of height for ramps?
12
min width of ramps
48 in
min width of door frame
32 in
height for stair handrails
32 in
how far should hand rails extend from the foot of the step?
18 in
ADA
americans with disabilities act
ADA designed to…
extend civil rights of the disabled
5 titles of ADA
- employment
- public service/transportation
- public accommodation
- telecommunications
- misc provisions
what is unique about a hemi wheelchair?
smaller/shorter than standard - easier to pedal
what is unique about amputee wheelchair?
rear wheels set ~2 in posterior to widen base of support
what kind of pt might need a reclining wheelchair?
orthostatic hypotension, THR, resp issues, etc
small wheels on back of frame to keep high tone pts from falling back
anti-tippers
explain the IBOT
wheels go on top of one another for “standing position”
goes over terrain very easily
what is unique about WC custom made for sports teams?
wheels are cantered - can move faster but more likely to fall
how often should a pt in a WC weight shift?
minimum every 2 hours
7 things to include in WC eval
- sensation
- compliant with relief of tissue
- duration of seating
- posture
- continence
- trunk stability
- integumentary integrity
6 steps in measuring pt for WC
- width
- depth
- leg length
- seat height
- arm height
- back height
