Who hasn't wished for a wheelchair to match their outfit? Ok, probably not most of us, but in the world of mobility issues and institutional use, wheelchair accessories are for more significant - at least to the facility in question - than matching shoes and purses. Still, this uniquely designed alternative transport chair does come in a range of colors, so if variety or matching a given decor would add that extra zing, the possibility is well within reach.
Tripping Over An IV Is Only Funny When It Isn't Yours
Not everyone in a hospital or other care facility is hooked up to an IV, infusion pump or oxygen tank, but many are, and an equal number of these patients require transport from one location to another. Often hospital, local, state or federal regulations require that, regardless of what a patient's mobility level is they must be transported in a wheelchair with an attendant.
There are many reasons, including drug interactions and lawsuits, that make this rule very sensible, but at the same time it can lead to complications.
It is the rare facility that has sufficient staff to involve more than one person - outside of absolute necessity - in getting a patient down to an exam. This means that if there is an IV or other item attached to the patient, a way to move it must be found.
Often this leads to a much longer trip, more work and general frustration, unless the facility is using an alternative transport chair that is specifically designed to be quickly and easily accessorized with attachments and holders for these items.
And while it's unlikely that the client would need to carry an umbrella, there is an accessory for that too.
You Try Getting a Sick Kid to Hold Still
As unfair as it seems, children, unless they are very, very sick, have a lot more energy than your average adult. The challenges an adult faces in keeping up with a active child is not an issue that can be addressed here, we can only offer a means to make caring for kids less hazardous. A child's natural restlessness will be exacerbated by being in an unfamiliar environment, such as a hospital, and can lead to accidents or even disasters.
While the adult seat belts this alternative transport chair has are nice, the ultimate in wheelchair accessories can be considered the pediatric seatbelt. It lacks the effectiveness that epoxy glue would have in keeping them seated, but does leave open the option to get them back out of the chair after transport.
Other excellent wheelchair accessories this model includes are elevating leg rests, which can be absolutely crucial for those with blot clots or heart conditions, even over short distances. The arm rests elevate as well, though this is more to make loading and unloading of the client easier on both patient and attendants.
Incorporating this model into any institutional setting will improve not only patient safety and satisfaction, but it will do the same for the staff.
Author Resource:
STAXI is the world's leading nestable transport chair system and the number one wheelchair alternative for hospitals and airports. STAXIs were designed for institutional use only. Visit: http://www.Staxi.com
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