Wheelchair/Adaptive Equipemnt Flashcards
Standard WC width
24-26 in
Standard WC height (floor to push handle)
36 in
Height from WC to arm rest
29-30 in
minimum for WC to get through door
32 in
ideal is 36 in
360 degree turn
60 in x 60 in
90 degree turn
minimum 36 in
outside door
requires minimum of 18 in for walker and 26 in for wc
what colors should you use on stairs if visual impairments exist
warm colors (red, orange, yellow)
handrail height
32 inches
1/2 to 2 in diameter
how much room do you need on each side of bed for WC transfer?
min 3 feet
wall switches height
36-48 in
outlets height
at least 18 in above floor board
height of countertops for WC users
no greater than 31 in
-counter depth of 24 in
step height
7-9 in
ramps
slope to rise ratio 1:12 or 4.8 degrees
36 in wide
handrail should ext 12 in beyond top and bottom of runs
parking
adjacent 4 foot isle for WC maneuver
standard adult WC measurement
Width: 18 in
Depth: 16 in
Seat Height: 20 in
Hemi WC seat height
17.5
child WC measurement
Width: 14 in
Depth: 11.5 in
Seat height: 18.75
Seat Depth
measure pt post buttock to post aspect of lower leg in post fossa
- subtrack 2-3 in
minimum clearance between floor and footplate
2 inches
measured from lowest point on bottom of footplate
arm rest weight
- measure from seat platform to just below elbow at 90
- add 1 in
back height
from seat platform to lower angle of scap, mid scap, or shoulders
- if using a seat cushion, add to height
how often should you do pressure relief activities
every 15-20 mins
