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This belt will not be sufficient for persons with more involved positioning needs. Only
your health care advisor can determine the proper positioning products for your
situation. If used improperly, lap belts can cause severe injury or even death. If your
health care advisor has instructed you to use lap belts, ensure they instruct you on the
proper usage of such belts, and such professional should supervise your use of such
belts to ensure you can use them safely.
1.
Belts must fit snugly in order to work properly. However, they must not be so
snug that they interfere with the occupants breathing. It should be possible to
slide an open hand flat between the belt and body.
2.
Make sure you do not slide down in your chair while wearing a belt. If this should
happen, you may suffer chest compression or be suffocated due to pressure from
the belt.
3.
Do not use a positioning or seat belt unless you are capable of removing the belts
easily in an emergency. If you cannot do this, consult with your health care
advisor for other options to help with your posture.
4.
There are devices that help to keep you from sliding down in the seat of your
wheelchair, such as a pelvic wedge. Consult with your health care advisor to find
out if you need to use such a device in conjunction with lap belts to mitigate the
risks described above.
5.
NEVER use lap belts as a motor vehicle restraint. These types of belts are NOT
intended to protect the wheelchair rider from the forces involved in a vehicle
accident, and they may, in fact, cause you to be injured. PDG highly recommends
wheelchair users ALWAYS transfer to appropriate motor vehicle seating when
traveling in a motor vehicle.
NOTE TO ATTENDANTS/ASSISTANTS
- NEVER use postural support (lap belt) as a patient
restraint (a restraint requires a doctor’s order) or on a wheelchair user who is comatose
or agitated.
14.19
Oxygen (O2) Tank Holder (Optional)
The Oxygen Tank Holder attaches to either the rear-right (shown) or rear-left corners of
the lower frame. This option includes the Mount, Oxygen Tank Holder and all related
hardware (the tank is not included).
14.20
IV (Intravenous) Pole Mount (Optional)
The IV Pole Mount attaches to either the rear-right (shown) or rear-left corners of the
lower frame. This option includes the Mount, IV Pole and all related hardware.
Figure 14.47:
IV pole mount
Figure 14.46:
Oxygen tank holder
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