Safety / Handling of Mobile Shower Commode Chair with padded seat
Safety and handling of the mobile shower commode chair with padded seat
requires the close attention of the mobile shower commode chair user as well as
the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and
techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the mobile shower
commode chair . It is important to practice and master these safe techniques
until you are comfortable in manoeuvring around the frequently encountered
architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on
the following pages have been used successfully by many users.
Individual mobile shower commode chair users often develop skills to deal with
daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. All
warnings and cautions given in this manual MUST be followed.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new mobile shower
commode chair user and assistant with safety as the most important
consideration for all.
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and proper operation of your mobile shower chair, you must at
all times maintain proper balance. Your mobile shower commode chair has been
designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as
you do not move beyond the centre of gravity.
Virtually all activities which involve movement in the mobile shower commode
chair have an effect on the centre of gravity.
DO NOT lean forward out of the mobile shower commode chair any further than
the length of the armrests. Make sure the castors are pointing in the forward
position whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the
mobile shower commode chair and then reversing a little in a straight line.
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