Precautions For The Use of Wheelchairs

May 11, 2023

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Precautions For The Use of Wheelchairs

 

a. The wheelchair is suitable for driving on a flat ground. When encountering an obstacle in front of you, you should make a detour to avoid driving to prevent the danger of the wheelchair tipping over;


b. The wheelchair should be checked frequently, lubricating oil should be added regularly, and it should be kept in good condition;


c. When the wheelchair is running on a sloping ground, it should be carried out when the user is in good physical condition, and the inclination of the ground is less than 310 degrees. When the inclination angle is greater than 10 degrees, no matter whether it is going uphill or downhill, other people must driving behind;


d. Pay attention to safety, when entering or exiting a door or encountering an obstacle, do not hit the door or obstacle with a wheelchair (especially most of the elderly have osteoporosis and are vulnerable to injury);


e. When the user drives the wheelchair by himself, please keep driving at a constant speed, and the driving speed should be kept at 3-5km/h;

 

f. Safety education Carry out safety education for patients, help patients develop the habit of braking the wheelchair hand brake, and strengthen protection. Appropriate parts on the wheelchair, such as: the chest, are equipped with protective belts to facilitate fixing the patient;


g. When using a wheelchair on a sloping road, do not tip over the wheelchair suddenly and change the direction suddenly. When going downhill, do not brake suddenly to prevent the danger of falling forward;

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h. The user must not stand on the pedals suddenly during use to prevent the danger of the wheelchair turning over;


i. The rated load capacity of the wheelchair is 90KG. When the user weighs more than 90KG, please use it carefully or contact the manufacturer for special customization;


j. Pay attention to observe the condition at any time; if the patient has lower limb edema, ulcer or joint pain, he can lift the pedal and put it on a soft pillow.

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