Decubitus ulcers are a common concern for people who frequently use wheelchairs, and they are something that should be talked about even more. Many people may think that bedsores are caused by lying in bed for a long time. In fact, most bedsores are not caused by lying in bed, but are caused by frequent sitting in a wheelchair and severe pressure on the buttocks. Generally, the disease is mainly located on the buttocks. Bedsores can cause great harm to the injured. A good cushion can help the injured prevent bedsores. At the same time, appropriate pressure-reducing techniques must be used to effectively relieve pressure and avoid the occurrence of bedsores.
1. Press the armrests of the wheelchair and support with both hands to reduce pressure: support the trunk and lift the buttocks. The sports wheelchair has no armrests. You can press the two wheels to support your own weight to relieve pressure on the hips. Remember to brake the wheels before decompressing.
2. Left and right side tilting to decompress: For injured people whose upper limbs are weak and unable to support their bodies, they can tilt their bodies sideways to lift one hip away from the seat cushion. After holding on for a while, they can then lift the other hip and alternately lift the buttocks. stress reliever.
3. Lean forward to reduce pressure: Lean forward, hold both sides of the pedals with both hands, support the feet, and then lift your hips. You need to wear a wheelchair safety belt to do this.
4. Place one upper limb behind the backrest, lock the handle of the wheelchair with your elbow joint, and then perform lateral flexion, rotation, and forward flexion of the trunk. Perform the exercise on both sides of the upper limbs in turn to achieve the purpose of decompression.
Taking both safety and convenience into consideration, injured patients can choose a decompression method based on their own abilities and habits. The decompression time should not be less than 30 seconds each time, and the interval should not exceed one hour. Even if you insist on decompression, it is still recommended that the injured patient should not sit in a wheelchair for too long, because the atrophic buttocks are really overwhelmed.
The elderly and disabled people are all using electric wheelchairs. The convenience that electric wheelchairs bring to them is self-evident. Greatly improved their ability to take care of themselves. But many people don’t know much about how to maintain electric wheelchairs.
The battery of an electric wheelchair is a very important part of it, and the life of the battery determines the service life of the electric wheelchair. Try to keep the battery saturated after each use. To develop such a habit, it is recommended to perform a deep discharge once a month! If the electric wheelchair is not used for a long time, it should be placed in a place to avoid bumps and the power supply Unplug it to reduce discharge. Also, do not overload during use, as it will directly harm the battery, so overloading is not recommended. Nowadays, fast charging appears on the street. It is recommended not to use it because it is very harmful to the battery and directly affects the service life of the battery.
If the road conditions are bad, please slow down or take a detour. Reducing bumps can prevent hidden dangers such as frame deformation or breakage. It is recommended that the seat back cushion of an electric wheelchair be cleaned and replaced frequently. Keeping it clean will not only provide comfortable riding but also prevent the occurrence of bedsores. Do not leave the electric wheelchair in the sun after use. Exposure will cause great damage to batteries, plastic parts, etc. Will greatly shorten the service life. Some people can still use the same electric wheelchair after seven or eight years, while others can no longer use it after one and a half years. This is because different users have different maintenance methods and care levels for electric wheelchairs. No matter how good something is, it will deteriorate faster if you don’t cherish or maintain it.
Post time: Mar-13-2024