Wheelchair cushions, safety, pushrims Flashcards
1
Q
what is the lightest wheelchair weight type
A
titanium wheelchair - under 20 lbs
2
Q
which cushion requires the most maintenance
A
air
3
Q
what is the heaviest wheelchair weight type
A
Standard wheelchair - 40-65 lbs
4
Q
5 main types of cushion materials
A
- Viscous fluid
- Air
- Gel
- Viscoelastic foam
- foam
5
Q
which cushion provides the worst thermal properties
A
foam
6
Q
which 2 cushion is best to soften impact
A
air and foam
7
Q
order from heaviest to lightest wheelchair weights
A
- standard wheelchair
- lightweight wheelchair
- ultra-lightweight wheelchair
- titanium wheelchair
8
Q
which cushion provides the least shear forces
A
viscous fluid cushion
9
Q
which cushion provides the most shear forces
A
foam
10
Q
which 2 cushion is heaviest
A
viscous fluid and gel
