Wheelchairs are necessary to facilitate the movement of old people with limited mobility and the disabled. They are distinguished by the absence of drive wheels and the presence of comfortable handles for pushing the stroller. That is, the owner will not be able to use it on his own, this will require an accompanying person (relative or medical staff).
Features of different wheelchairs
There are three varieties wheelchairs, each of which differs both in design and functionality . These include:
- Standard wheelchairs. Designed to facilitate the transportation of persons with limited mobility. Differ in the most simple and cheap design. They are equipped with additional armrests and footrests that increase patient comfort. The wheels are necessarily equipped with a reliable brake system.
- Models with sanitary equipment. Such devices, in addition to transporting patients, perform the function of a mobile toilet. To do this, they install a removable seat covered with synthetic leather and a retractable vessel made of plastic or other easily washable material. Most often, such models are used to care for people with limited mobility at home or in medical institutions.
- Shower trolleys. This is a specialized model designed to increase the convenience of hygiene procedures. The patient is brought on a wheelchair directly under the shower, the product is not suitable for a standard bathroom.
In the production of any wheelchairs, standard materials are used (artificial leather, steel, rubber). But for the production of shower wheelchairs, only materials that are resistant to moisture and detergents are necessarily used, so their price may be higher compared to other models.
What to consider when choosing a chair- wheelchairs
When choosing a suitable wheelchair, in addition to the type of construction, consider the following characteristics:
- Mobility. The device is designed to move a person indoors, so it will be useful to have a rotary wheel system that provides easy 360-degree turn on the spot.
- Load capacity. Should exceed the user's weight with a margin of 10-20%, this ensures the integrity of the structure and the absence of increased loads on the mechanisms leading to accelerated wear.
- Settings for the back and armrests. Must match the individual user's parameters.
Also pay attention to the presence of useful accessories , for example, removable safety belts or other additional fixation mechanisms that increase user safety.
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