Wheelchairs Flashcards
1
Q
wheelchair types
A
manual
power (electric)
manual or power assist
2
Q
manual
A
can propel self
not electric
standard is greater than 35 lbs
light weight
3
Q
power (electric)
A
for energy conservation
increased independence
must have endurance, cognition, van to fit wheelchair
4
Q
power/manual assist
A
requires some effort to propel
5
Q
additional w/c options
A
recline: can’t sit upright, pressure relief, manual or power offer this
tilt: weight shift, can’t full recline, spasticity
6
Q
w/c evaluation
A
done by OT, PT, RTS
7
Q
rental vs purchase
A
medicare requires chair be for a 5 year period to cover it, medicaid may be longer depending on state
