Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are broader than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to help people with medical conditions that affect their mobility and for those who are obese. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and detachable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is developed to be durable sufficient to support the additional weight of bigger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending upon the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can also be a stiff or a folding design. Folding frames are the most typical as they make it easy to transport and store the chair when not in usage.
Stiff frames have the advantage of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally simpler to navigate than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be fixed or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to include strength and stability.
bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity with a sturdy frame and a broad seat can be hard to maneuver in tight areas. If the seat is too wide it can be difficult for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to move it and it may likewise be more tough to navigate the chair in little spaces like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a wide seat can also need more space in the vehicle to be safely carried in the trunk.
Seat
Typically, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than basic wheelchairs and are utilized to support individuals that are at risk of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. bariatric living aids have a seat that is created to be resilient and additional large to ensure the user has good posture while sitting in the chair. The finest method to figure out the correct width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit usually on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape positioned across their lap at the widest part which is usually around the hips. Include 2 inches to this measurement to permit for the wearing of winter coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be really tough in order to take the additional weight of larger users. The finest method to figure out the right width is for the user to rest on a strong surface area and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This need to be done across their lap and ideally with a yardstick rather than a tape procedure as this provides a more accurate measurement. Our series of sturdy bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining designs with tool-free raising leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be lowered to hemi-level or fully elevated and can likewise be removed entirely if the user no longer requires them.