Wheelchairs: Test 2 Flashcards
steps of wheelchair intervention
limits in mobility and postural control
pt gets reffered to seating and mobility
general vs custom durable medical equipment
characteristics of good seating
corrects/accomodates postural deviatuion that could lead to deformity
prevents skin breakdown
assists in spasticity management
allows users to participate in activities of daily living, functional tasks and recreation
types of wheelchairs
manual
recliner
tilt n space
pediatric
powered
sports and recreation
what are manual wheelchairs
they have standard adult wheel chairs, heavy duty standard adult wheelchairs, and lightweight for those who cant push a standard chair funtionally or need different seat sizing
components of wheelchair
seat frame
seat to back anhle
arm rests
leg rests and foot rests
wheels and wheel locks
wheel chair accessories
lapboard
positioning belt
antitip devices
hill holder
hand rim projections
brake lever extender
controls
cushions
positioning
goals of a wheelchair
seat height: 2” clearance of footrest from floor to allow for footrest to clear over thresholds with thigh resting on cushion
seat depth: full thigh support to reduce pressire on butt and support LEs
seat width: space to accommodate width of hips without casing pressure to skin
back height: below inferior angle of scap so it doesn’t interfere with UE propulsion
armrest height: appropriate support of the UE
steps for breaking down wheelchair
remove cushions/support
remove leg rest s
remove arm rests (optional)
pull on seat upholstery to fold in middle
lift WC by the frame to transport
important things to educate client and caregiver on
proper sitting posture
pressure relief
WC propulsion
transfer training
safety considerations for WCs
brakes and transfers
arm and leg rests
curbs and inclines
WC maintenance
transfers in and out of WCs
