1120 wheelchair management
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marylubbers on November 25, 2011
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wheelchair
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What are the different types of wheelchairs | standard - adult and bariatric pediatric powered sports hemiplegic amputee reclining tilt in space |
| What to measure when fitting a wc? | seat width seat depth seat height - (floor to seat) back height - (top fit just below inf angle of scapula) armrest height - (9" above chair seat) |
| Standard adult wc CURRENT size | Seat w = 18" seat d = 16" - (changing to 18" soon) seat ht = 20" |
| Hemi wc seat height | 17.5" - to allow for l e propulsion |
| amputee wc | rear wheels are positioned 2" posterior to widen BOS and compensate for loss of weight. |
| wc components | seat seat back locks wheels/casters arm rests foot rests (do not elevate) leg rests restraints |
| other component considerations | head rest cushions lap tray tilt/recline anti tippers growth allowance? |
| pt education | skin assessment pressure relief on bony prominences to prevent sores circulation |
| pt education on functional activities | open/close manage env transfers propulsion how to fall |
| pt considerations | cognitive abilities physical abilities endurance balance system rent v purchase |
| wc accessibility requirements | ramps doorways thresholds carpet turning radius hallway clearance sink level toilets parking |
| ADA Titles | I - Employment II - Public Services III - Accomodations IV - Telecommunications V - Misc. |
| ADA qualifications | Disability must limit major activities. Must have record of disability. Must have proof of disability from a physician |
| More ADA qualifications | Reasonable accomodations Undue burden Qualify Covered Entity Disabled Handicapped |
| ADA compliance | electrical doors braille curb ramps building ramps wc accessible transportation |
| ADA compliance review | ramps doorways signs elevators obstacles reach range seating phones toilets parking vis/hearing impaired features |
| Env assessment ?s | Supervision? Independence level? Env. support? Adaptive equip? Time alone? Safety? Medication? Reasonable tasks? |
| Ext env assessments | driveways ramps garage entryways locks |
| Int. env assessments | room sizes electrics furniture |
| IMPT PATIENT ? | Does the pt know what to do in an emergency? |
| Work Env | parking entrance work station transportation accessibility to necessities elevator flooring |
| Ergonomics | the relationship bt workers and their environment |
| Ergonomic assessments | posture seating keyboard monitor work station accessories |
| work station analysis | seat ht/depth arm rest desk ht keyboard position lighting temp air quality |
| posture analysis | hip/knee - 90* proper back support neutral wrists straight trunk |
| Cumulative trauma disorders | injury caused by repeated motion carpal tunnel tendonitis bursitis tennis elbow - lateral golfer's elbow - medial trigger finger cell thumb callus |
| Prevention of cumulative trauma disorders | proper posture stretching proper body mechanics |
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