-Basic wheelchair
Wheelchair is a common auxiliary device. Disabled people, elderly people with poor physical activity or patients with weak health need to rely on wheelchairs to complete the position change. Many people think that wheelchairs are simple in structure and have no difficulty in use. However, accidental injuries to the elderly caused by improper use or quality problems of wheelchairs are not uncommon every year. Therefore, we should pay attention to these problems in the process of buying and using wheelchairs.
First, let's take a look at what the perfect wheelchair looks like.
How to choose a suitable wheelchair
Seat height: generally 45-50cm.
Seat width: maximum hip width +5cm.
Sitting depth: hip-knee space -—5cm.
Pedal height: at least 5 cm from the ground.
Height of backrest: distance from seat surface to armpit-10cm.
Height of armrest: When elbow bends 90, the distance from upper arm to chair surface is+2.5cm..
In addition, we should pay attention to the individualization of wheelchair adaptation.
According to the user's ability
Depending on the posture and posture of the user.
According to the use environment of the wheelchair
According to the special requirements of different diseases and injuries for wheelchairs
Second, the correct use of wheelchairs
1, wheelchair sitting position
Keep your body straight and your back close to the back of the wheelchair.
Put your feet on the pedal.
Put your hands on your thighs.
Elbows are placed in the armrests on both sides.
Fasten your seat belt.
Pay attention to whether the elderly in wheelchairs are sitting smoothly and comfortably (the seat belts should not be too tight or too loose).
Check whether there are clothes or other things tripping over the rear wheel.
2. Decompression training
Decompression method 1: Using inflatable cushion, the detachable non-slip backing can be placed in various occasions (wheelchair, chair, sofa, etc.). ). Cotton and linen material breathable, built-in inflatable cushion 9 holes breathable.
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Decompression method 2: Adjust posture in wheelchair to avoid keeping a posture for a long time.
3. When going up the steps, step down the dumping rod with your feet to make the wheelchair lean backwards, then put the front wheel on the steps, continue to push forward to make the big wheel close to the steps, and then lift the big wheel.
4. When going down the steps, the person pushing the wheelchair will first go down the steps, move the wheelchair to the edge of the steps, let the big wheel slowly tilt and fall down the steps, then lift the front wheel, move backwards to ensure that the front wheel lands, and then turn around and move forward.
5. Precautions for use
Wheelchairs should be driven on flat ground. When you encounter obstacles ahead, you should avoid driving around to avoid the danger of the wheelchair tipping over.
Check the wheelchair regularly, lubricate it regularly and keep it in good condition. The main thing is to be careful, check the wheelchair regularly and don't be careless.
When the wheelchair runs on the inclined ground, it should be carried out under the condition that the user is in good physical condition, and the inclination of the ground is less than 10 degrees. When the inclination angle is greater than 10 degree, people behind should drive whether going uphill or downhill. ? When the user pushes the wheelchair by himself, please keep driving at a constant speed of 3-5 km/h.
Carry out safety education for patients, help them form the habit of braking the wheelchair handbrake, strengthen the protection of appropriate parts of the wheelchair, such as chest and buttocks, and use protective belts to facilitate the fixation of patients.
Basic wheelchairs have entered thousands of households, and everyone is familiar with them. Up to now, according to the needs of different users, wheelchairs with various new functions have been continuously introduced, such as recliner wheelchairs, one-button folding wheelchairs, stair climbing wheelchairs, remote control electric wheelchairs and so on.