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T
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RICKS FOR A BETTER TRANSFER
Feet don’t touch the foot plates?
Firstly, check the Kera sit2sit model
–
A Kera high model has 80mm higher
footplates and should be used for taller seat heights (i.e. over 500mm).
If the right Kera sit2sit model is being used and the user has shorter legs where
their feet don’t reach the footplate, use the Kera sit2sit
Riser Blocks (60mm or
110mm height
) to raise the footplate level to the user’s feet.
The Riser Blocks should only be used with the Kera sit2sit Footboxes.
Note that a petite Chestpad is also available if the standard Chestpad is too
large.
Set up for children or smaller adults (i.e. feet not reaching the
footplate)
Can’t get the Kera
sit2sit close enough to the knees?
Firstly, check that there is no impediment (i.e. wheelchair footplates) getting in
the way of the Kera sit2sit. Try to remove these impediments, if possible.
Secondly, adjust the Chestpad slider to its smallest setting and push the Kera
sit2sit firmly into the user.
Thirdly, foam packs are available to pack out the knees to remove any residual
gap.
Note also that a transfer can still be executed, although not ideally, even if
there is a small gap (3-5cm) to the knee pads.
Getting the right height setting?
Starting with the Chestpad slider at the smallest setting, slide out firmly until
meeting the user’s stomach.
Note that the Chestpad has 9cm of soft foam and can be squished firmly into
the user. Communicate with the user to ensure that the pressure is firm and
comfortable.
The user is really hunched over.
Start with the Backstrap fitted low on the back and make sure it is as tight as
possible.
Try pushing the Chestpad
into the user’s stomach by one or two more holes.
